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• LABORATORY/DIAGNOSTICS TESTING
• Any laboratory or diagnostic tests should be tailored to the
suspected underlying cause
Prevention
• PHYSICAL THERAPY APPROACH
• Must consider individual risk factors, such as functional
limitations or reduced bone strength and environmental
hazards.
• Multi-component exercise beneficial for bone health and
maintaining functional ability in older community-dwelling
adults.
• Whole-body vibration training has shown potential to
improve muscle performance, balance and bone strength
• Home hazard assessment and modification and use of hip
protectors are efficient for frail older adults at the highest
risk of falling.
Prevention
• INTERVENTION FOR PREDISPOSING FACTORS
• Educate patient how to use assistive device
• Educate patient about arising slowly
• Maintain adequate hydration and provide small frequent
meal rest periods after meal, give antihypertensive
medications after meals
• Educate patient about signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia and need to carry concentrated sugar
• Regular eye examination
Prevention
• ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATION
• Provide adequate lighting in rooms and hallways with
switches located at room entrance
• Keep flashlight beside the table in case of power failure
• Arrange furniture so that pathway are not obstructed
• Provide stable furniture along pathway for balance and
support
• Provide nonskid rugs and carpets runners on slippery
floors, use non-skid floor wax, wipe up spills immediately
• Use elevated toilet seat or install safety frame
• Apply nonskid mat on tub floors
• Provide handrails on both sides of bathroom
Rehabilitation
• Adequate rehabilitation physically, socially and
psychologically of injured person is very important post
fall.