27710 Walsh Crossing Drive
Katy, TX 77494 USA
866.257.1074
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Course Description:
Age-related balance impairments, falls, and their consequences significantly impact the older population. As a result, all older adults should undergo periodic screening to determine fall risk. Those with risk factors for falls should receive a comprehensive evaluation to more specifically assess those areas of risk and determine which are amendable to remediation. Balance tests and measures are a key component of fall risk evaluation and numerous tools exist. Balance tests may assess static and/or dynamic balance and vary regarding equipment needs, time requirements, and target population. This course includes the Romberg Test (RT), the Sharpened Romberg Test (SRT), and the Unilateral Stance Test (ULST), Functional Reach Test (FRT), the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and the Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA).
Course Dates To Be Offered:
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021