This course provides reviews and updates the learner regarding the impact of aging on the central and peripheral nervous systems. The learner will review current evidence for best practice for physical therapy assessment and interventions for the aging population with neurologic disorders. Topics reviewed include assessment and treatment for older clients with vision problems, cognitive decline, Parkinson disease, stroke and spinal cord injury.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the newest findings on aging and the neuromuscular system
2. Integrate research on assessment of the neuromuscular system for screening, diagnosis and evaluation to determine best practice for assessment of the aging neuromuscular system
3. Integrate research on interventions to improve neuromuscular function in the aging individual and those with degenerative disease to determine best practice for improving health across the International Classification of Function categories.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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As an individual ages, the integumentary changes which impacts not only wound healing but potential for wounds to occur. This course will review the aging issues of the integumentary system to allow the clinician to differentiate between physiological and pathological changes. The clinician will be able to adequately address risk factors, clinical assessment and management of integumentary conditions, and develop PT plan of care related to the integumentary system. Included will be common pathologies, atypical wounds, interventions for pain management and end of life issues with emphasis on the role of the Physical Therapist.

Learning Objectives:

Following the course, the participants will:

1. Discuss the impact biological aging of the integumentary system has on the wound healing process.
2. Correlate integumentary changes to potential underlying pathologies.
3. Analyze the risk factors (intrinsic and extrinsic) associated with integumentary pathologies.
4. Differentiate the various integument conditions commonly seen in aging adults.
5. Recognize PT role in end of life care related to identifying skin failure and palliative care issues.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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Musculoskeletal changes occur with normal aging are common in the older adult population and may cause pain and reduced quality of life in aging adults. With advancing age, the frequency of musculoskeletal disease and the impact on activities of daily living, mobility and physical activity is increasingly detrimental. This presentation will discuss the effects of aging on the musculoskeletal system, review the examination of the aging adult to address the most frequent musculoskeletal diseases and related impairments, and provide interventions for the older adult with musculoskeletal disorders and functional limitations.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the course participant will be able to:

1. Recognize the normal changes that occur with aging in the musculoskeletal system.
2. Describe musculoskeletal pathologies that commonly occur in aging adults.
3. Select appropriate examination tests and measures for the aging adult with musculoskeletal impairment and functional mobility impairments.
4. Prescribe physical therapist interventions to minimize potential consequences of musculoskeletal pathologies that occur with aging and when possible, restore normal function.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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This course provides reviews and updates the learner regarding the impact of aging on the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. The learner will review current evidence for best practice for physical therapy assessment and interventions for the aging population with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders. Topics reviewed include assessment and treatment for older clients with normal aging issues, risk factors for disease, acute, and chronic diseases such as MI, arrhythmias, CHF, and COPD.

This was recorded during the ExPAAC Conference and includes the introduction to the FOCUS Sessions.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss how normal age-related changes in the cardiovascular system relate to the functional status of the older adult.
2. Differentiate between normal and pathological changes in the cardiovascular system and the impact of exercise on these changes.
3. Apply cardiovascular physiologic concepts and terms to the evaluation of a client with cardiovascular impairment. understand the components of exercise prescription and how to apply them to the older adult.
4. Appreciate the role of medical management in cardiovascular conditions and its relationship to physical therapy interventions.
5. Evaluate physical therapy interventions for common cardiovascular problems found in the older adult population.
6. Establish and progress exercise programs specific to the cardiovascular changes occurring in the older adult population.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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