Why a fall prevention workshop?
- Falls in the elderly are a cause of considerable morbidity and mortality.
- There are age-related changes, such as decreased vision decreased vision and/or hearing, joint problems, physical inactivity or changes in changes in gait, which increase the risk of falling. fall.
- Falls are a major cause of dependency due to the injuries they cause and the reduction in activity secondary to the fear of falling.
Content
- Initial evaluation by one of our neurologists .
- An optional home visit by an occupational therapist to assess occupational therapist to assess possible domestic causes that may increase the risk of a fall. fall.
- Each session of the workshop will have a theoretical part with information on factors that increase the risk of falls and a practical part with physiotherapy (balance, walking and muscle strengtheningexercises ).
Target
Fall prevention
Aimed at
Persons over 65 years of age who have had one or more falls in the last year, who present instability when standing and/or walking, or fear of falling.
Location
Gymnasium of the Neuro-rehabilitation Unit of the Neurology Service (1st Floor) of the Ruber Internacional Hospital.
Duration
6 weeks, with 2 sessions of 45 minutes per week.
Team
Dr. E. Riva
Associate Neurologist Clinical Neurology Unit
Dr. A. Rodriguez
Assistant Neurologist Clinical Neurology Unit
Pablo Martin
Physical therapist. Neuro-rehabilitation Unit Coordinator
Mª de los Angeles Alonso
Occupational Therapist. Neuro-rehabilitation Unit
