Course Code: REL-RTS-0-IBSP
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.
Choose appropriate standardized objective measures.
Indicate the appropriate focus of interventions based on impairment.
Outline:
Section 1: Three Systems of Balance
Balance Systems
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.
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.