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Falls Prevention
The Falls Prevention Program is designed for patients with an
increased risk of falls or frequent injuries due to impaired balance,
gait deficits and poor safety awareness. Falls can result in debilitating
and costly injuries. In addition, the fear of falling can inhibit
patients from pursuing normal activities, thereby increasing their
dependence on others.
It is estimated that approximately 40% of individuals over the age of
65 will fall each year. Approximately 30% of these individuals will sustain
a moderate to severe injury that will result in decreased mobilization.
Our Falls Prevention Program is designed to avoid and decrease falls in
both geriatric and other fall-prone patients.
Our initial patient assessment begins with a comprehensive gait/balance evaluation to identify a patient’s level of risk. From this assessment we work with the patient to develop an individualized program. We also evaluate medication, behavior, lifestyle, mental status and hearing. Patients completing this program typically decrease falls by 30% to 40%, and experience increased independence and mobility in normal day-to-day activities.
Our initial patient assessment begins with a comprehensive gait/balance evaluation to identify a patient’s level of risk. From this assessment we work with the patient to develop an individualized program. We also evaluate medication, behavior, lifestyle, mental status and hearing. Patients completing this program typically decrease falls by 30% to 40%, and experience increased independence and mobility in normal day-to-day activities.
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