Fall Risk and Physical Therapy
Fall Risk and Physical Therapy
Fall Risk and Physical Therapy
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Fall facts
25-38% seniors over 65 fall each year. Falls frequency increases with age 1/10 falls cause severe Click to edit Master subtitle style injuries(hip &head)
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Multiple medications
qExcessive alcohol intake Click to edit Master subtitle and smoking style
Lack of exercises
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Improp
er foot wear
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Throw rugs in a
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Dim
lighting
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Narro
w passag es
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Pets
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Furnitu
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Cords
in a path
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Impact of falls
Nursing home
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dependency
Fear of FallingWarning
Signs
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Need to touch or hold onto things or people Walks very slowly Takes small steps Limited to edit Master subtitle style Click movement Expresses a fear of falling
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Prevention tips
Treat acute injury & underlying medical conditions
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Rehab, exercises, assistive devices Correct sensory impairments Environmental modifications & safety
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Ki chen t
Look at your kitchen and eating area. Move items in your cabinets. Keep things you use often onthe lower shelves Click to edit Master subtitle style (above waist level).
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If you must use a step stool, getone with a bar to hold on to.Never use chairs as step stools
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Remove rugs or use rugs wont slip Pick up things on thefloor Always keepobjects off the flooroms.
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STAI AN D STEPS : RS
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Proper lighting
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BED RO O M S
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Get up slowly after you sit or lie down Improve the lighting in your home
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Assistive Devices
Walkers: qimprove balance q reduce weight bearing qprovide 4-way stability Click to edit Master subtitle style Canes: qimprove balance qprovide support
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Exer ses ci
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Strengthening Exercises
General fitness
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Increase bone density maintain/improve cardiovascular function Click to edit Master subtitle style Increase muscle strength improve posture,and flexibility improve balance and confidence
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Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Start with a warm-up marching on the spot for 2 minutes
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W hen you w al k
The shoulders are relaxed and the arms gently swing.
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With eachedit Master subtitle style Click to step the heel lands first, then you push off on the toes.
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Enjoy yourself!
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Start slowly Click to edit Master subtitle style qRest in between exercise sessions
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Shortness of breath
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Bal ance
Sit to stand
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Part alsquat i s
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Si dew ay W al ng ki
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H eelt t st o oe andi ng
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H eelt t w al ng o oe ki
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