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Item #: 1206
Title: Strength Training: Focusing on Geriatrics (1206)
Provider: Oestmann, PhD, MS, PT,Eric
Author: Eric Oestmann, PhD, MS, PT
Author Eric Oestmann, PhD, MS, PT
Mr. Oestmann holds advanced degrees in Physical Therapy and Health Services Administration. His clinical experience includes nine years of practice in a variety of settings, including out-patient, in-patient, neuro rehabilitation, long-term care, and work hardening. One of his areas of specialization is in spinal assessments and rehabilitation. Practical Experience in the outpatient work hardening area dealt with shoulder impingement syndrome.
 
In addition, Dr. Oestmann has written over 21 healthcare related textbooks for Charles C. Thomas Publisher and East-West Publishing. Dr. Oestmann currently continues his writing, teaching and consulting in healthcare.
Price: 65.85
Credit Hrs: 3.00
Level: 2 - Intermediate
Rating: (6994 Reviews)

Description

With the increase in the over 65-years-old demographic in America, healthcare providers and therapist in particular are treating a larger percentage of geriatric patients. It is imperative that practitioners become aware of techniques that maximize client mobility while being cost efficient. This Intermediate Level course discusses various exercise considerations and techniques, as well as documentation practices. This course was authored by Eric Oestmann, PhD, MS, PT.
 
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Learning Objectives

  • Review the indications, contraindications, and precautions associated with therapeutic exercise
  • Utilize specific therapeutic exercise research conclusions to increase the efficacy of geriatric strength training
  • Explain the relationship between joint mobilizations, stretching, and strengthening
  • Identify specific static and dynamic balance exercises designed for the geriatric population
  • Describe the techniques involved in performing planar and diagonal coordination exercises
  • List specific functional strengthening exercises designed for the geriatric population
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