Implementing a Supervised Group-Based Otago Exercise Program With Frail Older Adults

Name: Implementing a Supervised Group-Based Otago Exercise Program With Frail Older Adults
Price: 129.00 USD
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Rating: 5 (327 reviews)

Course: #9618Level: Introductory 2 Hours 327 Reviews

This presentation will guide physical and occupational therapists through the process of integrating the Otago Exercise Program into a group setting for the frail elderly. Participants will learn the benefits of group-based exercise, practical implementation strategies, and techniques to ensure safety and effectiveness in this vulnerable population. The session will provide a comprehensive understanding of adapting the program to meet the specific needs of frail older adults, fostering improved balance, strength, and fall prevention.

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities

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Course Type: Video

CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.2 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, 12151; CE Broker/2.0 CE Broker #20-1293514; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Beginner, Geriatrics

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to list four steps and three safety precautions required to ensure the successful implementation of the Otago exercise program in a group setting for frail older adults.
After this course, participants will be able to recognize the needs of frail older adults to independent community ambulators in order to create the Otago exercise program effectively for this population.
After this course, participants will be able to identify the outcomes of group-based Otago exercise programs with those of two other programs in terms of balance, strength, and fall prevention in order to support occupation.

Course created on March 27, 2025

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Background, Review of learning outcomes
5-30 Minutes	Compare the needs of frail older adults to independent community ambulators in order to create the Otago exercise program effectively for this population.
30-75 Minutes	List steps necessary to implement a supervised group-based Otago exercise program in a setting for frail older adults.
75-100 Minutes	List safety precautions required to ensure the successful implementation of the Otago exercise program in a group setting for frail older adults versus single task activities.
100-115 Minutes	Compare the outcomes of group-based Otago exercise programs with those of other programs in terms of balance, strength, and fall prevention.
115-120 Minutes	Summary, Q&A

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327 Reviews

by Angel on March 31, 2025

the breakdown of balance and improving balance

by Member on March 31, 2025

gave good, thoughtful examples and prompts throughout

by Jessica on March 31, 2025

Excellent

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Presented By

Andrea Salzman
MS, PT

Andrea Salzman, MS, PT graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Master’s degree in physical therapy. She has over 30 years of experience with hands-on care and training, specializing in geriatrics, patient motivation, aquatics, and musculoskeletal and balance disorders. She has presented 200 seminars, authored 300 PT articles, served as a PT-related journal editor, and was once featured on the cover of Physical Therapy magazine. Salzman has served as adjunct faculty at the College of St. Catherine’s (now St. Catherine’s University) for 8 years and as the Vice President of 10K Health, LLC, a temporary staffing agency, for a decade. She currently serves as the Director for Aquatic Therapy University and ATU Aquatic Therapy Seminars and has assisted hundreds of facilities during the start-up and training phases of their aquatic practice.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial disclosures: Andrea Salzman was issued an honorarium for this course. Non-financial disclosures: Andrea Salzman owns ATU Aquatic Therapy Seminars, a continuing education company.

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 12151. This distance learning - independent course is offered at 0.20 CEUs/contact hours (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

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