Course Description:

When working with frail older adult patients, are you confident in how to tip the balance from dependent to independent? Did you know that small efforts can produce disproportionately large results? This course discusses why functional strength training is important for frail older adults and effective evidence-based techniques to help patients achieve their full potential. Practical suggestions for incorporating function-based training into daily routines is discussed, including the different levels of function and how they play a role in exercise selection.