Course Code: REL-RTS-0-TBTBP
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify the potential impacts of mild to moderate TBI on the balance systems and how age-related changes influence these impacts.
Choose objective assessments of balance, cervical, and vestibular function for this population based on a given clinical presentation.
Identify at least four evidence-based treatment strategies to improve balance in this population.
Identify at least three ways to improve participation in therapy and long-term adherence.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Impact of TBI on Older Adults
Why It Matters
Meet Susan
The Aging Brain and The Impact of TBI
Impact on Balance Systems
Functional Presentation
Review
Susan
Summary
Section 3: Assessment
Assessment
Functional Outcome Measures
Considering Vestibulo-Oculomotor Impairment
Considering the Cervical Spine
Autonomic/Exertional Tolerance Impairments
Motor Function Impairments
Tone and Spasticity
Susan
Review
Summary
Section 4: Interventions
Patient-Driven Goals
Addressing the Cause of Balance Impairments
Motor Function Interventions (Dual-Task)
Back to Susan
Monitoring and Progressing Patients
Self-Management
Community Re-Integration
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Tara Caberwal, PT, DPT
Dr. Caberwal is a graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Campbell University in Buies-Creek, NC. She is certified in orthopaedic manual therapy (COMT) and manual therapy certified (MTC). She is also a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy (OCS). Her primary clinical practice involves working with active duty military in Fort Bragg, NC. In 2019, she graduated from Andrews University post-professional program with a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) and completed her manual therapy fellowship through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) in 2022.
Writer: 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: Physical 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.