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Screening Patients for “Premature Mortality”
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The population is aging with 60% of older adults showing measurable functional decline. This requires a proactive intervention strategy to identify risk factors and prevent premature mortality or long, drawn-out illness. We will explore a collection of the best tests and exams that specifically identify risk of mortality. This action-packed session will include numerous cases studies and structured lab sessions to perform and interpret these exams. You will learn how to incorporate exam findings into performance-based goals and design specific function-based interventions. Prepare to challenge standard assessment and treatment ideology as you learn to provide a broader scope of care for all patients regardless of age or diagnosis.
Ron Blehm, PT, CEEAA, CSFI, CFPS
Ron Blehm, PT, CEEAA, CSFI, CFPS
For over 30 years, Ron’s career has focused on preserving and restoring what matters most to his patients, function. Whether working in pediatrics, sports medicine, orthopedics, or work hardening, he has focused on creating patient-centered programs that maximize recovery and quality of life. Ron has served as a clinical instructor for physical therapy interns, an adjunct instructor for the Department of Geriatrics at OHSU Medical School, clinical instructor for Geriatric Fellow MDs and a community instructor for Parkinson’s Resource Center of Oregon. Additionally, he is involved in research studies including rehab for knee OA, non-pharmacologic management of fibromyalgia, high-intensity rehab for Parkinson’s agility, CBT and exercise for chronic pain, and fall-prevention. He has authored or co-authored articles in Current Headache Reports, Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy, Current Opinions in Rheumatology among others. Mr. Blehm holds multiple certifications, including, the American Physical Therapy Association "Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult", Senior Fitness Instructor, Fall-Prevention Specialist, and Tai Chi Instructor.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ron Blehm is the owner of EEI Physio and has an employment relationship with Minneapolis VA Health Care Systems. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Ron Blehm has no relevant non-financial relationships.
