Course Instructor

Joan Edelstein, MA, PT, FISPOis Special Lecturer and former Director of the Physical Therapy Program at Columbia University. Her clinical practice includes rehabilitation and home care. While conducting research and teaching at New York University, she had investigated normal and pathological gait, lower and upper-limb prostheses and orthoses, and management of older adults with amputations. Professor Edelstein has written many journal articles, books and book chapters; particularly with geriatric focus. Her book Prosthetics and Patient Management is a compliment to Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach. She serves on the editorial boards of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, and Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. A Certified Pedorthist and a Fellow of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Joan Edelstein consults with several senior centers. A renowned dynamic speaker, she presents clinically relevant professional seminars throughout the world.

Advanced Clinical Skills to Improve Geriatric Gait

Advanced Clinical Skills to Improve Geriatric Gait is a two-day interactive seminar designed to expand the skills of clinicians to aid older patients in improving balance and gait and preventing falls. Course content emphasizes practical problem solving for immediate use in the clinical setting. Case studies illustrate management of the complex patient who presents with foot disorders, arthritis, various neuropathies and/or prosthetic use. In addition, psychosocial issues often encountered in the aging are discussed. Participants will learn to document gait abnormalities and how to select from a wide range of interventions to individualize treatment in clinical and home care settings. Attendance at this course will increase clinical skills to achieve positive functional outcomes with fewer patient visits. The format of this course combines interactive instruction, group exercise and substantial audiovisual illustrations with a detailed reference manual. Participants are encouraged to bring videotapes of their patients for analysis and discussion in the clinical forum.

Category: Advanced Geriatric Gait, physical therapy continuing education course, occupational therapy continuing education course

 

 

 

 

 

 


  • Describe the kinematics and kinetics of normal middle-aged and elder gait, including changes caused by terrain, footwear and bodily systems.
  • Document functional performance, including gait and balance.
  • Relate psychosocial issues and drugs to the walking ability of older adults.
  • Analyze the principle causes of falls and design practical interventions to reduce the incidence and severity of falls.
  • Identify gait disorders caused by musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, including foot abnormalities, arthritis, stroke, Parkinsons disease, Alzheimers disease, peripheral neuropathies, late onset poliomyelitis and amputation.
  • Determine means of improving balance, coordination and flexibility, including therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, orthoses, prostheses and environmental modifications.

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