Erica DeMarch

About Erica DeMarch
Erica DeMarch, PT, is the Founder & CEO of Step and Connect and South College Affiliate Faculty, School of Physical Therapy. Almost 20 years of expertise & experience led Erica to develop the patented Balance Matters® System.
Building and Boosting Balance Circuits
Join this interactive session as we BUILD & BOOST balance circuits with evidence-based exercises at the right level of intensity, specificity & motor learning principles.
Objectives:
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Attendees will be able to structure a balance exercise at the right level of difficulty by adjusting the amount of speed, step length, visual input, surface challenge, pattern complexity and cognitive challenge.
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Attendees will be able to demonstrate how to provide autonomy to their clients by offering multiple choices of balance exercises into their circuits.
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Attendees will be able to address various resources for postural control within different circuit stations.
