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Chapter-05 Prevention of Falls-related Fractures in Elderly

BOOK TITLE: Clinical Aspects in Osteoporosis

Author
1. Kandoi Manoj R
ISBN
9788180614514
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11078_5
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2005
Pages
20
Author Affiliations
1. Royal Society of Medicine, Royal Society of Tropic Medicine and Hygiene
Chapter keywords
Prevention of falls-related fractures in elderly, Abnormal gait patterns, American geriatric society panel, Behavioral and educational programs, Bilateral gait defects, Bone strengthening medications, Cardiovascular intervention, Contents of normal gait, Contraindications to exercises, Effects of disuse on bone metabolism, Environmental modification, Exercises to improve balance, Factors affecting fracture in fall, Fall evaluation, Footwear interventions, Force and direction of fall, Fragility of bones, General recommendations for proper shoe wear, Guidelines for safe movements, Interventions to prevent falls, Management of falls, Pain-relieving methods before exercises, Prevention recommendations for exercise, Risk factors for falling, The mechanisms of fall, Unilateral gait defects, Visual intervention

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