Terry A. Clyburn A literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has reported many of the risks that frequently cause falls are not adequately ...

While falls are a common cause of injury, particularly in older, hospitalized patients, some may not be as preventable as once thought. According to a new literature review, many of the risks that ...

The guidelines panel performed a search of the literature and systematic review of randomized controlled trials of fall prevention interventions, as well as meta-analyses, systematic literature ...

More than one in four people age 65 years or older fall each year. The risk of falling and having fall-related problems increases with age. However, Karion Gray-Waites, DNP, a physical medicine and ...

Feb. 23, 2022 — Falls are a leading cause of hospitalization and institutionalization for older adults in the U.S. and fall prevention efforts are an important part of geriatric education and ...

Their study, “Effectiveness of Intervention Programs in Preventing Falls: A Systematic Review of Recent 10 Years and Meta-Analysis,” was published in the Journal of the American Medical ...

The role of exercise on prevention of fall in the elderly population Metanalysis of randomised controlled trials report that moderate-intensity exercise programmes along with balance training twice a ...

Among older adults who receive care in a hospital, the estimated annual average cost per inpatient visit for falls injuries is $18,658 and $1,112 per emergency department admission, according to ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released a draft recommendation advising exercise for community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older who are at risk for falls.The recommendation is ...

Step training focused on improving gait and balance may help prevent falls among the elderly, a recent research review suggests. The analysis of seven previous studies, with a combined total of ...

Fall detection technologies rarely tested on the elderly. April 8, 2018 . Share ›› ...

Healthy aging comes with challenges. For a variety of reasons, as each year passes, the likelihood of falling increases. According to Dr. Boris Goralnik, a geriatric specialist at UPMC in North ...