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PT in Geriatric Conditions

Physical therapy for geriatric conditions focuses on maintaining functional abilities and preventing loss of function. It requires extensive knowledge of human development, anatomy, biomechanics, pathokinesiology, physiology of aging, pathophysiology, and exercise physiology. Effective communication and clinical decision-making skills are also important. Common conditions treated include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and hip fractures. Examinations involve screening, patient history, systems review, and tests and measures to evaluate impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions for diagnosis and developing treatment goals and a plan of care using evidence-based interventions.

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PT in Geriatric Conditions

Physical therapy for geriatric conditions focuses on maintaining functional abilities and preventing loss of function. It requires extensive knowledge of human development, anatomy, biomechanics, pathokinesiology, physiology of aging, pathophysiology, and exercise physiology. Effective communication and clinical decision-making skills are also important. Common conditions treated include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and hip fractures. Examinations involve screening, patient history, systems review, and tests and measures to evaluate impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions for diagnosis and developing treatment goals and a plan of care using evidence-based interventions.

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Physical Therapy in Geriatric

Conditions
General Description

 Geriatric Conditions
– Focus is on maintaining patient’s
function/functional abilities and preventing loss
of function
General Description

 Geriatric Conditions
– Prerequisite K/S/A:
• Extensive understanding of:
– Human Development
– Anatomy
– Biomechanics
– Pathokinesiology
– Physiology of aging
– Pathophysiology
– Exercise physiology
• Knowledgeable in application of a variety of
interventions
General Description

 Pediatric Conditions
– Prerequisite K/S/A:
• Sound and evidence-based clinical decision-making
skills
• Effective communication skills
Common Conditions

 Osteoarthritis
 Rheumatoid Arthritis
 Osteoporosis
 Hip fracture
 Diabetes
Examination

 Screening
 Patient History (including Medical History)
 Systems Review
 Tests and Measures
Evaluation

 Based on evaluation of findings from a


comprehensive examination, identify:
– Impairments
– Activity limitations
– Participation restrictions
Diagnosis and Prognosis

 Diagnosis
– Based on identifying a pattern from the
identified problems in evaluation and
classifying to identified pattern(s)
Diagnosis and Prognosis

 Prognosis
– Based on identified problems, develop goals to
address each problem
– Each goal should include:
• How to be measured if achieved
• Time frame to achieve
Diagnosis and Prognosis

 Plan of Care
– Based on goals formulated
– Interventions are identified by Evidenced Based
Practice
Interventions

 Approaches
– Procedural Interventions
– Patient/Client-Related Instruction
– Modification
– Environmental Modification and Adaptive
Equipment
– Teaching of Health Promotion, Wellness, and
Prevention
– Risk Reduction (including Safety Awareness
and Training)

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