MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

A Matter of Balance: Community-Based Interventions to Improve Fear of Falling w. Kathy Shirley

12.23.2019 - By Dustin Jones, PT, DPT, GCS, CF-L1: Physical TherapistPlay

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A Matter of Balance: Community Based Interventions to Improve Fear of Falling w. Kathy Shirley How can we effectively improve our patients' balance?  This is a BIG question that requires BIG solutions.  BIG solutions that go beyond just doing more balance training. Join Dustin & Kathy Shirley as they discuss the community-based program - A Matter of Balance. This is a great program that leverages motivational interviewing, reflection, & active problem solving to reduce people's fear of falling & ultimately improve their performance. Referenced Links: A Matter of Balance: https://www.ncoa.org/resources/program-summary-a-matter-of-balance/ GeriNotes: https://geriatricspt.org/members/publications/gerinotes/index.cfm Dealing Hope to Patients, Students, & #GeriPT's w. Kathy Shirley - http://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/dealing-hope-to-patients-students-geriatricpt-w-kathy-shirley How to Win Patients & Influence People w. Kathy Shirley: http://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/kathy-shirley ----- If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining the GEROS Community! (free) You'll get: Access to the Private FB Group where we stream interviews, share relevant research, & discuss cases. The weekly Recap of highlights around the GEROS Community. Sign up for free at http://GEROShealth.com/Join

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