Balance Challenges Part 3: Dynamic Interventions
Presented by J.J. Mowder-Tinney
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This course will focus on providing a comprehensive approach to people with balance challenges who are walking. The primary concentration will be on people with neurological deficits and aging adults. The assessment process will start with movement analysis and determining the "why" of the balance deficit. Examples of intervention progressions that incorporate higher level dynamic aspects of balance will be demonstrated. In addition, multiple options for including motor learning strategies will be included throughout the demonstrations, resulting in multiple treatment ideas that can be incorporated into the therapist’s next treatment session.
Meet your instructor
J.J. Mowder-Tinney
Dr. J.J. Mowder-Tinney holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, a master of science in physical therapy from the University of Miami, and a doctorate in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. With nearly three decades of diverse clinical experience, her expertise…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Progressing Balance Interventions in Standing
There are multiple aspects of preparing your patient when it comes to increasing challenge and working in a standing position. This chapter will highlight the importance of having adequate passive range of motion and strength to allow the level of challenge to be increased in preparation of facilitating stepping strategies.
2. Motor Learning Strategies in Standing
This chapter will focus on prepping your patient to have the best alignment possible and assessing any impairments that could be limiting them at the ankles and hips. The patient will progress through a variety of task-specific activities to constantly add the appropriate amount of challenge based on the person’s needs.
3. Progressing Balance Interventions During Ambulation
The literature emphasizes the benefits and importance of challenging people while walking to improve balance. This chapter will review easy-to-incorporate motor learning strategies and provide endless examples of progressing someone during ambulation.
