Falling: Tips to help you to Prevent Falls

The below video goes over some of the basics in a Fall Prevention Program. So if you are worried about yourself or a loved one, please have them evaluated and see if common sense procedures like improving Range of Motion and Balance can help prevent a nasty, and many times, life threatening fall.






The summary of points made in the video is:

• Look at problems in range of motion of various joints that can be corrected
• Look at lower extremity and core strength
• Evaluate gait patterns looking for possible problems
• Evaluate the shoes the patient wears for possible instability and their basic foot structure
• Look at all postural issue like hunching over or leaning to one side
• Evaluate whether walking aids, like hiking poles, may be helpful
• Evaluate whether sitting technique may need to be changed
• Discuss the history of previous falls or episodes of instability for clues as to cause and correction