Frailty in Older Adults: Assessment, Management, and Physiotherapy Interventions

Physiotherapy CPD Course: Frailty Management

Frailty is a clinically identifiable state of reduced physiological reserve and increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes, affecting 11–51% of older adults, particularly those over 65. Unlike normal aging, frailty involves multi-system dysregulation, increasing susceptibility to stressors such as infections, surgery, and minor injuries.

This online physiotherapy CPD course equips physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and assistants with the skills to identify, assess, and manage frailty using evidence-based approaches. Participants will explore biological mechanisms, validated screening tools, and multicomponent interventions—including resistance training, balance retraining, and multidisciplinary strategies—to optimize patient outcomes, reduce falls, and enhance quality of life.

Outcomes

Participants will:

• Understand the clinical definition and biological basis of frailty.
• Screen and assess frailty using validated tools.
• Design and implement effective rehabilitation programs.
• Apply evidence-based physiotherapy interventions across diverse clinical settings.

Resources

• Downloadable assessment tools and sample exercise programs
• Visual aids and infographics for clinical practice
• 60-day access to course recordings
• CPD certificate (2 hours)

Accreditation & Alignment

This course aligns with guidelines and best practices from WHO, British Geriatrics Society (BGS), APTA, and CMAJ, supporting early identification, comprehensive assessment, and multidisciplinary collaboration in frailty care.

Who Should Enroll

• Occupational Therapists (OT)
• Physiotherapy Assistants (PTA)
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA)
• Nurses and other healthcare professionals working with older adults

CPD Credit Hours: 1.5 Hours

Course Presenter

Gehan Baalawi, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Dip. Health & Social Care

Gehan Baalawi is an evidence-based physiotherapist with emerging expertise in geriatric care. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, and a Diploma in Health & Social Care from SGS College. Gehan combines clinical practice, research, and teaching to empower healthcare professionals, focusing on validated screening tools, multicomponent interventions, and practical strategies to improve patient outcomes. She has also completed additional training in Mental Health Care, Leadership, and Well-Being, and is a registered member of the HCPC and CSP, UK.