The American Physical Therapy Association keeps an online database of Physical Therapists, searchable by zip code and practice focus.  You can search for someone with a practice focus of Geriatrics.  People who have become Geriatric Certified Specialists will have a symbol next to their names.  Click Here

• APTA’s Find a PT Database

The following brochures have been reviewed and approved by the Section on Geriatrics.  We encourage you to print them and make copies to share.  PTs and PTAs are welcome to make copies to distribute in classes, in their clinics, at health fairs, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional health care. If you experience signs or symptoms of disease or illness you should seek the advice of a physical therapist or other health care professional.

These brochures were created by PT and PTA students, as a part of the annual Section on Geriatrics consumer brochure contest.  Each year, brochures with outstanding content and design are selected and posted on the website.  Click here for more information. 

 

Polypharmacy
Laura Beninger, SPT
Erin Ryan, SPT
Tara Sansone, SPT

Family Caregiving
Lisa Ballard, SPT &
Carrie Patterson, SPT

Total Knee Replacement
Amy Banker, SPT
Nicole Hunt, SPT
Central Michigan University

Water Aerobics
Kristen L. McKenzie, SPT
Christopher J. Hausbeck, SPT
Central Michigan University

Staying Acitve and Reducing Falls
RaeAnn M. Herman, SPT
Taryn E. Sutton, SPT
Central Michigan University

Stay Loose With Stretching
Tiffany Broering, SPT
Heidi Jahn, SPT
Central Michigan University

Aquatic Exercise
Tera Bernard and Nate Mejeur
Central Michigan University

Fall Prevention
Jay L. Sessions
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Preventing Falls
Robyn Tregre
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Tips for Tips for Exercising Exercising in Hot and Cold Weather
Jana C. Berry & Julia A. Kreiner
Central Michigan University

Diabetes Prevention
Alecia Braxmeier & Ryan Still
Medical University of South Carolina

Osteoporosis
Torie F. Clark & Lorie Neilson
Medical University of South Carolina

Helping you Prevent Falls
Julie Finocchiaro & Jody Seshadri
Drexel University

The Ho Ho Ho’s and No No No’s for the Holiday Season
Melanie Sweat & Camilla Crump
Medical University of South Carolina

Parkinson’s Disease
Connie Micklo
University of Central Florida

Women and Heart Attacks
Joanne Earle, Jonna Mayfield, Lisa Wright
Green River Community College PTA Program

Fighting Osteoporosis
Xiaohua Dong, SPT

Your Body’s Response to Aging
Jessica Gregus, SPT

Fall Prevention
Ashlee G. Larsen, SPT
Marissa M. Pound, SPT
Central Michigan University

Diabetes Footcare
Jessica Chiasson

Deep Vein Thrombosis - Are you at risk?
Irena Trapnell

Continence and Physical Therapy
Kara Sayger, SPT

Diabetes and the Importance of Foot Inspection
Jessica Bray, Kasey Lawhorn, & Heather Tuel
Somerset Community College

What to Expect on Your First Visit to Physical Therapy
Kathleen Montgomery
Green River Community College

Walking Made Simple
Jennifer Skutta
University of Illinois at Chicago

Osteoarthritis
Jeremy Picchi
El Paso Community College

Socket to Em-Your Guide after Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Jessica Herness and Tia Carl
University of Scranton

Total Hip Replacement
Kristal Martin
University of Scranton

Walker Safety in Your Home
Robin Altenburger
University of Findlay