Falls in older people risk factors and strategies for prevention

Lord, Stephen R. (Stephen Ronald) 1957- (Author). Sherrington, Catherine. (Added Author). Menz, Hylton B. (Added Author).

Summary: This book provides a survey of the most recent developments in the area. Coverage includes epidemiology, critical appraisal of the roles of exercise, environment, footwear, and medication, evidence-based risk assessment, and falls-prevention strategies. Falls in Older People will be invaluable to clinicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and researchers.

Record details

ISBN: 0521589649 (pb)
ISBN: 9780511116704 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 0511116705 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9780511059537
ISBN: 0511059531
ISBN: 9780511067976 (electronic bk. : Adobe Reader)
ISBN: 0511067976 (electronic bk. : Adobe Reader)
ISBN: 9780511065842 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 0511065841 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (ix, 249 p.) : ill.
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Publisher: Cambridge, UK ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 2001.

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General Note:	Multi-User. CatMonthString:january.19
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Epidemiology of falls and fall-related injuries; 2 Postural stability and falls; 3 Sensory and neuromuscular risk factors for falls; 4 Medical risk factors for falls; 5 Medications as risk factors for falls; 6 Environmental risk factors for falls; 7 The relative importance of falls risk factors: an evidence-based summary; Overview: Falls prevention; 8 Exercise interventions to prevent falls; 9 Modifying the environment to prevent falls; 10 The role of footwear in falls prevention; 11 Assistive devices.
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Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.