Strengthening the Geriatric Patient for Function – Michelle Green – PESI

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Geriatric patients are training for one reason: function. Seated bicep curls will not improve ADL function and LAQ from a wheelchair will not improve walking. This course will provide therapists with the ability to progress our geriatric patients from muscular endurance in single plane motions to integrated strength and power training in multi-planar activities. Strategies to create exercises based on specific functional deficits will be developed through lecture, discussion, pictures, and video examples. Lastly, clinicians will take away practical tips on how to educate and incorporate the patient’s family in therapy for continued cognitive success long after discharge from formal cognitive rehabilitation.

Faculty

Michelle Green, PT, DPT, C-NDT, NCS
Michelle Green, PT, DPT, C-NDT, NCS, is an expert in stroke rehabilitation, with over 20 years of experience helping countless patients recover from neurological conditions. Her background in NDT, Pilates, and yoga has influenced her assessment and treatment approach, providing her with enhanced insight into movement assessment and guided movement re-education.

Dr. Green travels nationally to present seminars on stroke rehabilitation, and she is known for her dynamic, hands-on teaching style. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and she teaches as an assistant professor in the DPT program at Campbell University. Her additional interests include education and learning, impairment-based treatment across the lifespan, and application of mind-body practices for improving mental and physical health.​

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Michelle Green is an assistant professor with Campbell University. She serves on the Curricular Advisory Council Team in the Physical Therapy Department at Ithaca College. Michelle also serves as a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Exercise Science and Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. Michelle has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Michelle Green is the co-chair for the APTA Academy of Neurologic PT On-Line Education Committee and serves on multiple educational committees.

Target Audience

• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants

Objectives

• Perform functional task analysis of basic activities such as sit-stand
• Identify research supporting safety in high intensity exercise for geriatric patients
• Create progressive therapy exercise programs for geriatric patients with attention to specific impairments limiting function

Outline

FUNCTIONAL TASK ANALYSIS

• Initiation of task
• Proximal control requirements
• Muscle recruitment

SIT-STAND

• Point of initiation
• ROM/Strength requirements

CAN GERIATRIC PATIENTS USE HIGH INTENSITY PROGRAMS

• Studies showing support for high intensity
• Outcomes of high intensity programs

IDENTIFYING IMPAIRMENTS LIMITING FUNCTION

• Do they have needed alignment, activation
• Which muscles, movement patterns need attention

CREATING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE SPECIFIC

FUNCTIONAL TASKS

• Sit- stand
• Climbing steps
• Dressing/bathing

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