Course Code: REL-RTS-0-OMTWWW
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Determine the purposes of standardized outcome measures and how their results impact interventions, goal setting, and the overall therapy plan.
Choose appropriate balance, gait, endurance, and strength measures based on patient presentation and goals.
Outline:
Section 1: The Importance of Objective Assessments
How to Choose and Outcome Measure
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Functional Balance
Overview
Case Example: Roslyn
Case Example: Mark
Case Example: John
The Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Functional Gait Assessments
Overview
Case Example: Louise
Case Example: Brenda
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Functional Endurance
Overview
Case Example: Tom
Case Example: Charles
Case Example: Ruth
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Strength and Mobility
Overview
Case Example: Joyce
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: 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: Basic level Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.