Falls prevention in the elderly: translating evidence into practice

Comparison of Functional Capability, Flexibility, Strength and Quality of Life in Aged Women Engaged in Resistance Exercise, Weight-Bearing Training or Hydro-Gymnastics

“…Falls are among the main accident and mortality causes in elderly people, and usually are related to strength, flexibility and balance weakness [28][29][30][31].…”

Fall prevention in nursing homes: comparison of local and international guidelines and policies: a systematic review

“…Falls are prevalent in nursing home settings. 1,2 Falls may cause injuries such as hip, pelvic, rib, or spinal fractures. Frequent falls and the resulting injuries increase the costs for nursing homes.…”

Empowering elderly patients to overcome “self–imposed immobility” due to fear of falling

“…Several barriers to mobilising elderly patients have been identified, including pathophysiological and psychological factors. 5,6 Previous studies have shown that history of falls and self-perceived mobility problems are among the independent predictors for recurrent falls. 5 Fear of falling, typically due to the lack of self-confidence in sustaining stability during walking, is a major psychological impediment to mobilising a patient with a previous fall.…”

“…5,6 Previous studies have shown that history of falls and self-perceived mobility problems are among the independent predictors for recurrent falls. 5 Fear of falling, typically due to the lack of self-confidence in sustaining stability during walking, is a major psychological impediment to mobilising a patient with a previous fall. 7 More than 55% of patients with previous fall experience are frightened of falling again; thus, they prefer to stay immobile.…”