Minimizing fall-related injuries in at-risk older adults: The falling safely training (FAST) study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are the leading cause of accidental injury among the elderly. Fall prevention is currently the main strategy to minimize fall-related injuries in at-risk older adults. However, the success of fall prevention programs in preventing accidental injury in elderly populations is inconsistent. An alternative novel approach to directly target fall-related injuries is teaching older adults movement patterns which reduce injury risk. The purpose of the current study will be to explore the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of teaching at-risk older adults safe-falling strategies to minimize the risk of injury.

Methods/design

The Falling Safely Training (FAST) study will be a prospective, single-blinded randomized controlled trial. A total of 28 participants will be

SUBMITTER: Zanotto T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10130595 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature