Course Outline

Introduction

My background and experience as an occupational therapist treating people with falls and teaching people about falls. My own experience as an active fitness participant and what I have learned about falls, including my own.

MOORE THERAPY

Statistics:

1/2 of people over 65 will fall within a year. 50% will sustain an injury

3 milllion every year go to the ER because of a fall.

35,00 in the US die every year because of a fall.

Brief survey of audience

Balancing on one foot not an exercise but rather an measure of a person’s balance (5 seconds)

Will discuss some simple exercises later in presentation.

Components of the aging
process as it relates to balance

Vision

Muscle mass

Bone Density

Flexibility

Chronic Disease

1001, etc. 1005 Tape on floor; wider stance is indicative of mobility problems and a greater risk.

Physical Components of Fall Prevention: Strength of lower body, endurance, crossing the midline, motor processing speed. (Squatting, lunges, core work) Gives you confidence..are you steady on your feet?

Cognitive Components:

Awareness of surroundings
Speed of processing
environmental information
Judgement about risk and safety.

Physical Components of Fall Prevention

Strength of lower body,
Endurance,
Crossing the midline,
Motor processing speed.
(Squatting, lunges, core work) Gives you confidence..
Are you steady on your feet?

Prevention of Falls:

Safe Rehearsed Practices inside and outside of the home

Apparel, shoes and other items of clothing that can contribute to falls.

Equipment; Proper use and care of cane, walkers, shower chairs/benches etc.

Watch sidewalks! Walking on grass dangerous! Be especially vigilant in unfamiliar settings; restaurants, rest rooms, theaters, etc.

Exercises for home and gym;

Sit to stand and walk
Tape on floor
Dance classes
Tai Chi
Strengthening
Cardio
Coordination activities
Ping pong
Ball toss

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Course Outline

Introduction

Statistics:

Brief survey of audience