Fall Prevention
The Problem: According to the National Safety Council, falls are the #1 cause of hospital trauma admissions, injuries and accident-related deaths in the 65 and older age group.
In 2002, fall-related injuries were the cause of death for about 13,000 Americans.
Factors That May Increase Fall Risk:
Our Solution: The CHOICE Comprehensive fall prevention program.
The Problem: According to the National Safety Council, falls are the #1 cause of hospital trauma admissions, injuries and accident-related deaths in the 65 and older age group.
In 2002, fall-related injuries were the cause of death for about 13,000 Americans.
Factors That May Increase Fall Risk:
- Muscle Weakness
- History of Falls
- Neurological Deficits
- Gait Deficit
- Balance Deficit
- Use Of Assistive Devices
- Visual Deficits
- Arthritis
- Impaired ADLs
- Depression
- Cognitive Impairment
- Age >80 Years
- Medications
- Cardiovascular Deficits
- Fear of Falling
Our Solution: The CHOICE Comprehensive fall prevention program.
- Comprehensive assessment to identify risk factors.
- Effective treatment strategies to reduce or eliminate risk of falls including balance and gait training, general strengthening and conditioning, and exercises progressions to improve bone density.
- Education of patient / client and family members in fall prevention strategies as well as instruction in home exercise program.
- Home assessments performed as determined necessary.
