Citation

Coleman A, Clifft J. J. Geriatr. Phys. Ther. 2010; 33(3): 118-121.

Affiliation

Department of Physical Therapy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA. acoleman@uthsc.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, American Physical Therapy Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21155506

Abstract

The results indicate that immobilizing the shoulder may have a negative effect on balance as measured by the BBS. If shoulder immobilization places an individual at greater risk for falls, early balance screening by a physical therapist to determine the appropriateness of a fall prevention program may be indicated.

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