Practical implementation of an exercise‐based falls prevention programme

• Published in: Age and ageing Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 77 - 83
• Main Authors: Gardner, Melinda M., Buchner, David M., Robertson, M. Clare, Campbell, A. John
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Oxford University Press 01.01.2001; Oxford Publishing Limited (England)
• Subjects: Accidental falls; Accidental Falls - prevention & control; Activities of Daily Living; Aged; Elderly; Exercise; Falls; Falls (Accidents); Female; Geriatric Assessment; Health aspects; Humans; Male; Older people; Prevention; United States

Muscle weakness and impaired balance are risk factors underlying many falls and fall injuries experienced by older people. Fall prevention strategies have included exercise programmes that lower the risk of falling by improving strength and balance. We have developed an individually tailored, home‐b...