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  • $19.99

Fall Prevention and Balance Testing

  • Course
  • 17 Lessons


You will learn the important concepts associated with balance and fall prevention.

This course covers strategies, including exercise, that you can use to address the balance and fall prevention needs of your clients. [Price in $USD]

What You Will Get

You will learn the fundamentals of fall prevention and balance testing. If your client base includes aging adults, you should take this course.

Who Should Take This Course
This course is for Physical Therapists, Physiotherapists, PTAs, Kinesiologists, Certified Exercise Physiologists, and Certified Fitness Professionals,

Course Learning Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:

  1. Identify and understand the most common fall prevention strategies.
  2. Administer the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale.

Building Better Bones 
This course is one of the sections in Building Better Bones.  At some point in the near future, you might want to purchase Building Better Bones to get access to the complete set of training materials you need to help your clients build better bones. 

To protect your investment, I will offer you a full credit for this course against the price of Building Better Bones. In other words, the price you pay for Building Better Bones will be reduced by the amount you paid for this course. 

To take advantage of this offer, contact Richard, tell him your purchase intent, and he will issue you a discount coupon (for the amount you paid for this course) that you can use when you purchase Building Better Bones.

Contents

Before You Start the Course
Preview

Fall Prevention

Introduction to Fall Prevention
Preview
Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale
Fall Prevention and Balance Testing
Balance Exercise Application
How to Choose the Right Balance Exercise
Foot Positioning Tips
Foot and Ankle Self-Massage and Stretch

Beginner and Active Balance

Balance Variations
Physio Ball Balance Exercise
Rehabilitative Balance Exercises in Standing Position
Rehabilitative Balance Exercises Against the Wall
Beginner Balance Exercises in Standing Position
Beginner: How to Modify Your Stance
Active Balance Exercises in Static Position
Active Balance Exercises with Walking and Turning
Balance and Fall Prevention Exercise Resources

FAQs

How long can I access the course?

Once you buy the course, you’ll have lifetime access to all of its content.

Is this a subscription service? Will I have to pay an ongoing fee?

There is no ongoing fee. Once you purchase the course, you can access it at anytime for as long as you like.

Is the purchase price in U.S. dollars?

Yes.

Can I purchase it in my local currency?

No. The course purchase price is denominated in U.S. dollars only.

Can I look at individual course lectures multiple times?

You can look at the individual lessons as often as you want to.

Is this the same course as Building Better Bones (Level One)?

It is one of the modules in Building Better Bones (Level One).

What if I am unhappy with the course?

If the course doesn't live up to your expectations, I'll provide a full refund within 14 days from purchase as long as you provide me with feedback for how I can improve the course. 

When does the course start and finish?

When you enrol, you get immediate access to the entire collection of videos and worksheets. It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

Who can I contact if I still have questions?

If you still have questions after reading this page, feel free to reach out to Richard on our Contact page.

Can I get CEUs for my professional association?

We do not offer CEUs, however, we will issue a certificate of completion stating the number of study hours that you can present to your governing body.

Margaret Martin

I am a Physical Therapist with over 38 years of clinical experience helping people achieve their health goals, stay strong and age well. 

I am the author of three books (including an Amazon bestseller) on exercise and bone health. I have also produced numerous home workout videos and courses for patients and health professionals.

My Physical Therapy clinic in Ottawa is focussed on bone health, osteoporosis, and exercise for successful aging.

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