The Relationship Between Fear of Falling and Balance and Gait Abilities in Elderly Adults in a Subacute Rehabilitation Facility

Instructions influence response to theChinese version of the Movement‐Specific Reinvestment Scale in community‐dwelling older adults

“…Fall history of the participants was identified. A fall was defined as an unintentional coming to rest on the ground, floor or other lower level . History of falls was established as any fall for which a participant could clearly recall a time‐frame, venue and mechanism.…”

An Occupational Therapy Perspective on Falls Prevention among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

“…The literature specifies that exercise programs should include both upper and lower extremity exercises in sitting and standing positions, to meet the specific needs and abilities of each client (Walker & Howland, 1991). As well, Manning et al (1997) noted that challenging activities, with higher inherent risk, should be incorporated into balance training programs. Because of the profession's focus on meaning, occupational therapists might further recommend ensuring that the exercise program is meaningful to the client.…”