Balance-gait- and fall prevention Flashcards
1
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Functional Reserve (FIT)
A
More able to rebound from illness, injury, set backs.
Physical activity increases functional reserve.
2
Q
Lie-time
A
Amount of time spent on the ground after all fall, correlates with level of injury and fear of falling.
3
Q
Intrinsic Risk Factors
A
Age, balance, gait patterns, strength
4
Q
Extrinsic Factors
A
Environmental, surface friction, lighting.
5
Q
4 senses contribute to balance
A
Touch
Visual: Most relied on sense.
Vestibular
Position sense: proprioception
