Physical Therapy
90th FVMA Annual Conference
Liz Hodson, BS, LVT, CCRP
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
The purpose of this lecture is for participants to learn about using a multi-modal approach to caring for geriatric patients to aid in their recovery and improve overall quality of life. The process of developing a physical rehabilitation plan that takes into consideration the limitations and special conditions that are often present in geriatric patients will be discussed, as well as nutritional and environmental needs of the patients. Available therapeutic modalities will be explained and cases will be presented to show examples of multi-modal care in the geriatric patient.