Guardian Angels Consulting Services LLC

Sit up Straight: The Assessment & Treatment of Postural Control in the Geriatric Population

Description
Objectives
Agenda
About the Presenters
Location
Date and Cost
Certification
Registration

Description

Addressing postural control in the frail elderly population can be very challenging. More often than not, therapists opt to provide compensatory strategies versus treating the condition causing the postural deficit.

This workshop is designed to provide the clinician with the framework to provide basic evaluative and treatment approaches to postural control as well as the tools to provide corresponding documentation of the skilled services provided.

Objectives

Identify medical necessity of addressing postural control.
Identify essential evaluation techniques regarding posture.
Explore treatment approaches for pelvic, trunk and head control.
Identify basic principles of postural Compensation.
Explore documentation strategies to represent skilled services.

Agenda

8:30 - 9        Registration
9 - 9:15        Introductions
9:15 - 9:45     Anat. & Phys. Review
9:45 - 10:30    Evaluation Strategies
10:30 - 10:45   Break
10:45 - 12      Treatment Techniques
12 - 1          Lunch
1 - 2:15        Treatment Techniques
2:15 - 2:30     Break
2:30 - 2:45     Accomodating Postural Instability
2:45 - 3:15     Documentation Strategies
3:15 - 3:30     Q & A

About the Presenters

Carinna Coleman, MS PT
MS PT UW-LaCrosse
BS Biology Millikin University
Certified strength & conditioning specialist

Ms Coleman's experiences range from outpatient to sports medicine to geriatrics and long term care. Her hands-on, practical and comprehensive approach to treatment has enabled her clients to achieve excellent functional outcomes!

Lisa M. Heisler, OTR
Founder, Guardian Angels
Consulting Services, LLC

BS Occupational Therapy, UW - Milwaukee
AA Nursing/Psychology, Alverno College

Member

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
American Society of Aging
Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Assn.
American Occupational Therapy Assn.

Ms Heisler was selected by the National Council on Aging to provide a training program at their 2001 and 2002 national conventions.

Promoting the independence of the elderly and disabled for over 20 years.

Location

Saturday, September 21, 2002
Stadium View Banquet Facility
1963 Holmgren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
920-498-1989

Date and Cost

Sat., Sept. 21, 2002
9 - 3:30pm
$90.00

Lunch included for an additional $5.00, free if registered by 9/01/02

Certification

Certificate of 5.5 Contact Hours for this session is provided at the end of the program. Contact us if you would like these workshops conducted at your facility

Registration

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Course Price:	$90.00
Lunch Price:		Optional $5.00, free if registered by 9/01/02
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Print this page, fill in the information, and then detach and return with checks made payable to:

Guardian Angels Consulting Services
PO Box 123
Manitowoc, WI 54221-0123

Paid registration must be received by 9/13/02. You will receive confirmation of your registration.

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