RT Book, Section
A1 Brockway, Kaelee S.
A1 Shoemaker, Michael J.
A2 Hoogenboom, Barbara J.
A2 Voight, Michael L.
A2 Prentice, William E.
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ID 1193816427
T1 Rehabilitation Considerations for the Older Adult
T2 Musculoskeletal Interventions: Techniques for Therapeutic Exercise, 4e
YR 2021
FD 2021
PB McGraw Hill
PP New York, NY
SN 9781260459951
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1193816427
RD 2025/02/09
AB OBJECTIVESAfter  completion  of  this  chapter,  the  physical  therapist  should  be  able  to  do  the  following:Describe  the  facets  of  the  normal  aging  process  in  terms  of  successful  aging.Identify  and  apply  common  principles  for  managing  older  patients/clients  with  orthopedic  disorders.Describe  system  changes  that  occur  predictably  with  aging,  inactivity,  and  disease.Describe  musculoskeletal  injuries  common  to  the  geriatric  population  and  the  related  treatment  principles.Discuss  and  describe  key  elements  of  the  history  and  physical  examination  for  the  rehabilitation  of  the  older  patient/client  that  may  differ  from  younger  patient/client  populations.Understand  the  importance  of  rehabilitation  for  targeted  functional  outcomes  and  maintenance  of  functional  independence  in  the  geriatric  population.Discuss  application  of  therapeutic  exercise  interventions  in  the  geriatric  population  and  relevant  safety  considerations.