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Points of Emphasis in Physical Therapy Examination for Geriatrics

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What are the PT goals for geriatric patients with medical conditions?

Reduce risk for loss of balance and falls

Improve mobility, continence, homeostasis, reduce risk for falls

Improve continence and homeostasis only

Depend on the specific condition present (correct)

How long will the total number of patient sessions last under a single episode of maintenance and prevention for geriatric patients with no medical condition?

Until the end of the remaining years of the patient (correct)

Specific to the condition present

Not specified in the text

Depends on the addressable problems

What is the focus of PT goals for geriatric patients with no medical conditions?

Improve continence and homeostasis only

Depend on the specific condition present

Reduce risk for loss of balance and falls

Improve mobility addressing specific causes, continence, homeostasis, reduce risk for falls (correct)

What is the total number of patient sessions under a single episode of care for geriatric patients with medical conditions usually based on?

Specific to the condition present Signup and view all the answers

In what way are PT interventions directed for geriatric patients without medical conditions?

Addressable problems Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal for geriatric patients with no medical condition according to the text?

Reduce risk for loss of balance and falls Signup and view all the answers

How are PT goals different for geriatric patients with medical conditions compared to those without?

Dependent on the specific condition present vs. focused on improving mobility, continence, homeostasis, and reducing fall risks Signup and view all the answers

"PT goals will be addressed toward the specific cause of poor mobility" applies to which group of patients?

"Geriatric patients with no medical condition" Signup and view all the answers

"The total number of patient sessions under a single episode of maintenance and prevention will usually last until the rest of the remaining years of the patient". Which group does this statement apply to?

"Geriatric patients with no medical condition" Signup and view all the answers

PT intervention is directed towards what for uncomplicated cases?