The function of the musculoskeletal system is essential for the balance system to performance adequately in both younger and older populations. As such, a basic understanding of the impacts of physiologic and pathological aging in the musculoskeletal system is essential to be able improve the balance system. This webinar will provide an overview of the important of muscular performance in postural control, a guide to important interventional skills for common orthopedic impairments in the aging adult, and provide an implementation plan for appropriate dosing of strength training in individuals with concurrent balance deficits.
