Course Code: REL-RTS-0-IBSO
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Determine the physiology of the somatosensory, visual, and vestibular systems and how the systems work together to maintain static and dynamic balance.
Select appropriate standardized objective measures.
Prioritize the appropriate focus of interventions based on impairment.
Outline:
Section 1: Three Systems of Balance
Balance and Occupational Independence
Somatosensory System
Vestibular System
Visual System
Coordination of Sensory Components
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Modified CTSIB
Assessing Balance Impairment
Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance (m-CTSIB)
Paul
Intervention Focus
Back to Paul
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Mini-BESTest
Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest)
Selecting an Intervention
Rachel
Summary
Section 4: 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.
Reviewer: Sara Dydyn OTR/L, ATP
Sara considers themself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began their journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Sara’s passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led them to achieve their Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. They also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about their work with individuals experiencing Long COVID, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Occupational Therapists; 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.