Why You Need To LOAD and CHALLENGE Your Older Patients

With age comes many co-morbidities and declines in function, but it doesn't have to be that way! With the world's population getting older, knowing how to prescribe exercise appropriately to facilitate independence and improve quality of life becomes much more important.

Here are 4 solid reasons why challenging exercise is important in this patient group!

Joey Masri, PT, DPT, CSCSJanuary 2, 2017sarcopenia, ADL, Function, Anxiety, Depression, Strength and Conditioning, Communication, exercise, Functional tests, vital signs, vitals, geriatrics, elderlyComment

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Building Rapport for Improved Patient Outcomes

Establishing and maintaining an open line of communication with patients is integral to facilitating the rehabilitation process. Patients need to know that their problems and concerns are being heard. More importantly - they need to know that you as a clinician care.

Joey Masri, PT, DPT, CSCSDecember 22, 2015Rapport, Communication, therapeutic allianceComment

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