Citation

Chandrasekaran S, Hibino H, Gorniak SL, Layne CS, Johnston CA. Am. J. Lifestyle Med. 2021; 15(6): 598-601.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/15598276211035360

PMID

34916878

PMCID

PMC8669901

Abstract

Fear of falling is a critical component in fall prevention approaches; however, it is often overlooked in the majority of fall prevention exercises. Alternative fall prevention approaches that take fear of falling into account are necessary. This article discusses fall prevention activities that are feasible for individuals with limited mobility who have an increased fear of falling. Health care providers should consider the degree to which a patient has a fear of falling and recommend activities that fit most to their patient's comfort level.

Language: en

Keywords

older adults; exercises; low intensity; upper limbs