Mark Traffas brings treatments for Gait, Balance and Proprioception alive. His enthusiasm and extensive clinical application of the very latest evidence-based information will amaze and keep you riveted to the screen. When patients think about rehab, they think about gait and balance. Rehabilitation practitioners are the undisputed subject matter experts when it comes to gait and balance. So, keeping current with the latest research is vital if we want to keep our rightful place atop the rehab food chain. Walking 150’ with a FWW is so last century. We need to know how to provide high intensity gait training to our older patients that have difficulty with mobility. Inactivity and protective behaviors are disastrous for the older adult as they develop and deal with co-morbidities that result in declining balance and muscle strength. Rehabilitation practitioners are in the primary position to intervene and guide these patients toward effective and safe exercise recommendations. This course provides a summary of evidence-based strategies including both high and low intensity exercise that have been proven to be effective through research. A number of recently published research articles papers will be discussed to provide guidance on the type of exercise that is most effective for improving gait, balance and proprioception. Discover how treatments ranging from one repetition strength training to Tai Chi can benefit body awareness, alignment and control. You will come away from the course with the best exercises to include in your patient’s exercise program at their next treatment session!
Weight Bearing and Weight Shifting Research – .5 hours
The Latest Research on One Rep Maximum Strength Training and How It Can Improve Gait and Balance. –.75 hour
Breakdown of the Gait Analysis in the older Adult- .25 hours
Research Based Studies That Will Allow the Clinician to Assess and Improve Gait – .5 hours
Balance and Proprioception Exercises including Tai Chi – 1 hour
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe different exercise techniques to improve weight bearing and weight shifting needed in gait.
- Design a strengthening program to improve gait and balance.
- Analyze how to break down the patients gait pattern and apply appropriate exercises for each deficit seen in gait.
- Create an evidenced based exercise program to improve the balance of an older adult.
- Develop treatments in movement strategies, proprioception and posture to improve gait and balance.
DUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 3 contact hours of educational activity (3 CEUs or 0.3 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the Live Webinar.
Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in OK, NY, IL, CA, TX, and NM and this Live Webinar provides 3 contact hours of continuing education. This course is approved for PTs and PTAs in NJ, FL, LA, MD, Have applied for CEU Approval for PTs/PTAs in OH. This course meets the guidelines for approval in NC, TN, CT, ID, IO, KS, ME, MA, NH, NE, SC, SD. This course is accepted for CEUs in: AK, AL, AR, DE, GA, HA, IN, MI, MT, ND, OR, PA, RI, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA.
Have applied for approval with AOTA. This course is not approved by ASHA or Board of Certification.
Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.
If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call at 877 794 7328.
WEBINAR
A webinar is live, interactive video course delivered over the Internet to your computer. You will be able to see, hear and interact with the course presenter. This live, webinar will utilize live instruction, demonstrative videos, power point slides and more. You will have an opportunity to ask questions during the seminar. A comprehensive handout will be made available to you after you register for the webinar. In many courses, demonstrative video will be used to further enhance your learning experience. All written content used in the presentation will also be made available to you for your personal use (Power Point Slides, Reference Materials etc.).
Financial Disclosure:Mark Traffas, PT, GTCCS, FSOAE, is a lecturer for GREAT Seminars. He receives payment from GREAT Seminars for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial Disclosure: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service.
Platform for Webinar: We will use a ZOOM platform for conducting this webinar.
October 26th, 2024 - 12:00pm-3:00pm EST - $99.00
A post-test will be given at the end of the Webinar. A post-test score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved. You will receive a certificate of completion for 3 contact hours.