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Course Name: Principles and Practice of Fall Prevention and Restoring Function In Older Adults 
Presenter: Ann Newstead, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, GCS, CEEAA
Tuition: $130.00
Number of CCU’s / Contact Hours: 15
Target Audience: PT’s, PTA’s, OT’s, OTA’s
Included: One Link to Access the Entire Set of Videos, A Course Manual (e-mailed), Sign-in Sheet, Evaluation and Summary Sheet

Course Description:

This is an intermediate level course for physical, occupational therapists and assistants to explore the current evidence in management of older adults with a history of falls who display a variety of system-related challenges, orthopedic and neurologic. The course will detail the aging  process, theories of aging, current research on examination and treatment interventions to allow the clinician to develop a comprehensive management plan when they return to the clinic..

Topics Covered:

What Happens As We Age, System Changes As We Age, What is Frailty and Theories of Aging, Functional Examination and Tools in Goal Setting, Functional and Timed Assessments, Why is the Study of Gait
and Walking Important, Case Studies with the use of videos, Skilled-based Assessment and Functional Goal Setting, Does Strength Training Improve Function, Postural Management: Osteoporosis, Treatment Management Demonstration – Neurofacilitation and
Motor Control / Motor Learning Techniques and PNF, Treatment Management Demonstration and lab and Case Studies with use of videos

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion the participant will be able to demonstrate and have an understanding of:

Upon completion the participant will be able to demonstrate and have an understanding of:

The mechanisms and theories of aging
Selecting examination tools that are effective to program planning
Expanding your development of treatment intervention strategies to prevent falls and improve function in older adults with orthopedic and neurological challenges
Improving your ability to integrate evidence into practice for older adults

Presenter: Ann Newstead, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, GCS, CEEAA

Dr, Newstead is a graduate of State University College at Potsdam, New York with BA degree in 1976, University  of Alabama with MS and PT degree in 1978 and University of Texas with PhD degree in Kinesiology/Movement Science in 2010. Ann has worked in rehabilitation inpatient, outpatient and home health settings. She has worked in faculty positions at the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston from 1992-1996; The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio from 1997-2010; University of Incarnate Word San Antonio from 2010-2012 and West Coast University from 2012-to 2017. Ann currently has her own clinic in San Antonio, Texas.  Ann received her Geriatric Clinical Specialization from 2005-present; Neurological Clinical Specialization from 1994-present; Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification in 2008 and APTA Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adults in 2011. Ann has published research in the area of balance, older adults and brain injury. Dr. Newstead is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association.