Predicting the Probability for Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

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A simple predictive model based on two risk factors can be used by physical therapists to quantify fall risk in community-dwelling older adults. Identification of patients with a high fall risk can lead to an appropriate referral into a fall prevention program. In addition, fall risk can be used to calculate change resulting from intervention.

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Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment

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Published in: Physical Therapy

Volume 77, Issue 8, pp. 812-819

DOI: 10.1093/ptj/77.8.812

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Predicting the Probability for Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

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