title: Geriatric rehabilitation. 2. Physiatric approach to the older adult.
abstract: This self-directed learning module highlights the physiatric approach to the older adult. It is part of the study guide on geriatric rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM and R) and geriatric medicine. This article specifically focuses on the advantages of the physiatric approach, PM and R training in geriatric rehabilitation, metrics in geriatric assessment, prevention, symptom management, medical management, falls, pain, and pharmacology.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To summarize the physiatric approach to the older adult.
authors.affiliation: Brooks System Administration, Jacksonville, FL 32216, USA. deborah.stewart@brookshealth.org
authors.forename: Deborah G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: Edward M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: Carol F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Bodenheimer
authors.forename: David X
authors.initials: DX
authors.lastname: Cifu
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control; D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D010810:Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000534:rehabilitation