The goal of this program is to familiarize physical therapists with how exercise positively improves a senior’s balance, reaction time, functional ability, and risk for falls in both community and institutional settings. After completing this module, you will be able to —

• Describe how types of exercise, including strength, balance, aerobic, and flexibility training to reduce fall risk.
• Create exercise programs for frail and institutionalized patients.
• Design solutions to keep older adults exercising after formal programs have concluded.

Approval Information

Gannett Healthcare Group is approved as a provider of continuing education by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (provider no. 09-0215-001PR) from March 8, 2009 through March 8, 2010. Gannett Healthcare Group is also an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from October 21, 2009 to October 21, 2012.

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas for the period of 1/1/2010 through 12/31/2012. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 09S0901, expiration date 7/20/10); the Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CE90714060 for 7/20/09 to 12/31/09 and approval no. CE100014078 for 1/1/10 to 12/31/10); the Illinois Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 437.2944 for 7/1/09 to 7/1/10); the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 45876A for 7/20/09 to 7/20/10); and the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 781-2009, expiration date 1/31/10). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.

Other states may accept this course for meeting their CE requirements. Check with your state association or board.