The Fall Factor
Enhance Early Identification to Prevent a Leading Cause of Death
- Speaker:
- Ron Blehm, PT, CEEAA, CSFI, CFPS
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 02 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Aug 09, 2024
- Product Code:
- POS065523
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
If a patient were to present with signs and symptoms consistent for stroke or cardiac arrest, we wouldn’t continue assessing his shoulder pain. Why do we wait to assess patients’ gait and balance or to discuss comorbidities with them? Additionally, where would we refer patients who we deem are at high risk for falls? This session highlights the importance of early intervention to prolong functional independence. Break free from ticking boxes and learn to assess your patients' lives proactively. We'll introduce a Multi-Disciplinary Model to enhance your awareness of "Functional Red Flags" and equip you with valuable insights for evidence-based and effective patient care. Unlock the true meaning of "function" in rehab. Discover the essential questions and practical tools to assess your patients comprehensively.
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Speaker
Ron Blehm, PT, CEEAA, CSFI, CFPS Related seminars and products
Ron Blehm, PT, CEEAA, CSFI, CFPS
For over 30 years, Ron’s career has focused on preserving and restoring what matters most to his patients, function. Whether working in pediatrics, sports medicine, orthopedics, or work hardening, he has focused on creating patient-centered programs that maximize recovery and quality of life. Ron has served as a clinical instructor for physical therapy interns, an adjunct instructor for the Department of Geriatrics at OHSU Medical School, clinical instructor for Geriatric Fellow MDs and a community instructor for Parkinson’s Resource Center of Oregon. Additionally, he is involved in research studies including rehab for knee OA, non-pharmacologic management of fibromyalgia, high-intensity rehab for Parkinson’s agility, CBT and exercise for chronic pain, and fall-prevention. He has authored or co-authored articles in Current Headache Reports, Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy, Current Opinions in Rheumatology among others. Mr. Blehm holds multiple certifications, including, the American Physical Therapy Association "Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult", Senior Fitness Instructor, Fall-Prevention Specialist, and Tai Chi Instructor.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ron Blehm is the owner of EEI Physio and has an employment relationship with Minneapolis VA Health Care Systems. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Ron Blehm has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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Objectives
- Report on leading causes of mortality and recite three sequlae of falls.
- Consider one multi-disciplinary model to assess patient function and independence in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as a metric for assessing quality of life.
- Demonstrate improved ability to recognize patient factors contributing to a loss of independent function.
Outline
Overview of Class and Outcomes
- The Aging Population
- Normal Changes w/ Aging
- Falls Case Studies
Introducing an Inter-Disciplinary Falls Assessment Clinic
- Risky Medications
- Orthostatics
- Modifiable Risks / Footware / Home Safety
- Diagnostic Panels
Case Study
- DGI vs TUG-Multi
Gait, Balance and Mobility Tests
- 30-sec Sit-to-Stand
- Four-Stage Static
- TUG (including Multitask)
- Gait Speed
- 4SST / Tire Jogs
Recommendations / Exercise / Groups
Treatment based on Functional Testing
- CDC / STEADI Toolbox
- Team Assessments and Goals
- Tai Chi or Exercise Groups / Community Collaboration
- Conclusion, Recommendations and Documentation
- Test / Quiz
Target Audience
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Athletic trainers
- Chiropractors
- Exercise Physiologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Strength and Conditioning Coaches
- Other rehabilitation and fitness professionals
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