Description:
A one-day course combining theory and practical application for qualified physiotherapists, essentially to develop clinical reasoning and decision-making skills when reviewing the needs of older people who are being seen in a home-based community setting:
To update them on neuro-musculo-skeletal aspects of the ageing body (with a focus on changes in gait and balance) of relevance to clinical practice with this population
To review contemporary research evidence about the benefits of physical activity, exercise for falls prevention, and recognition and management of frailty
To consider the use of a commonly used assessment outcome measure, and how it can be used to inform practice NB.
This course mainly covers physical changes with this population, and does not cover dementia. Also, hospital-based therapists may find that a course covering acute setting intervention or a multidisciplinary course more suitable to their learning needs
Key learning Outcomes; By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
List common changes that occur in the ageing nervous, muscular and skeletal systems.
Discuss and consider the appropriateness of assessment tools, treatments and outcome measurement commonly used for physical intervention with their ageing patients and clients Access research evidence about the benefits of physical activity, falls prevention and frailty to inform their clinical practice.