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PT Interventions for Gait Deviations in Older Adults

Physical therapy professionals often evaluate and treat gait deviations when working with older adults including slow speed, greater stance width, and shuffling gait. However, it can be challenging to identify the specific impairment and develop a targeted intervention to improve gait quality and efficiency. This module discusses assessment and treatment guidelines to address the most common gait deviations seen in older adults.

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Illinois Division of Professional Regulation of Physical Therapists
Relias LLC is an Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor, number 216.000290. This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.
Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1.5 CEUs.
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy
This course was approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Approval #: 2207-21. This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.
New York Physical Therapy
The New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy has recognized Relias Learning, LLC as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.

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508 Compliant

Course Code: REL-RTS-0-PIGDOA

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Describe the correlation between gait speed and functional status in older adults.
Identify at least three common gait deviations in older adults and the associated underlying impairments.
Determine at least three types of impairment-oriented and task-oriented interventions to improve gait deviations based on patient presentation.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Evaluation of Gait Deviations

Gait Deviations

Outcome Measures

Section 3: Age-Related Changes and Gait Deviations

Age-Related Changes

Slow Gait Speed

Increased Step Width

Decreased Step and Stride Length

Limited Foot Clearance

Decreased Hip Extension

Changes in Posture

Poor Gait Adaptability

Section 4: Impairment-Oriented Exercises

Impairment Oriented (IO) Exercises

Increased Step Width

Decreased Step and Stride Length

Limited Foot Clearance

Decreased Hip Extension

Changes in Posture

Section 5: Task Oriented (TO) Exercise

Task-Oriented Exercise

Stepping Patterns

Walking Patterns

Progressing Task-Oriented Exercise

Section 6: Other Contributing Factors

Psychosocial Issues

Recommending Assistive Devices

Section 7: Conclusion

Course Contributor

Instructor: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT

Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.

Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.

Relias Learning has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias Learning will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias Learning at support@reliaslearning.com.

All courses offered by Relias Learning, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.

To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.

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