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10 Effective Interventions for Falls in Nursing Homes

10 Effective Interventions for Falls in Nursing Homes Nearly half of all nursing home residents fall each year. According to the CDC, nursing homes with about 100 residents report an average of 100-200 falls per year, with some falls causing serious injury or even death. Preventing falls is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being [...]
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Fall Prevention in Hospitals: Strategies to Prevent Patient Falls

Fall Prevention in Hospitals: Strategies to Prevent Patient Falls Falls are a major health concern around the world. According to the World Health Organization, each year about 600,000 falls worldwide result in death. Falls continue to be the number one adverse event within a hospital, with 3-20% of inpatients falling at least once during their [...]
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How to Use the Solo-Step Ceiling Mounted Track System

How to Use the Solo-Step Ceiling Mounted Track System The Solo-Step Ceiling-Mounted Track System protects your patients during physical therapy, balance training, gait training, and more! The system consists of an overhead aluminum rail, connected to a trolley, lanyard, and harness. Patients who utilize the Solo-Step can expect the following: Decreased fear of falling Increased [...]
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Fall Prevention in Nursing Homes

Fall Prevention in Nursing Homes Every year, over 3 million seniors visit American emergency rooms because of a fall. Falls are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injury and cost over $50 billion in medical costs annually. Taking proactive measures can help prevent falls in nursing homes, where they are a particular risk [...]
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Fear of Falling: Increase Confidence During Physical Therapy

Fear of Falling: Increase Confidence During Physical Therapy What is the Fear of Falling? Ptophobia, or the fear of falling, is a phobic reaction to standing or walking after experiencing a fall injury. When someone fears falling, they may have anxiety about falling, or even avoid daily activities that could result in them falling. The [...]
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Solo-Step: The Best Assistive Device for Spinal Cord Injury in 2024

Solo-Step: The Best Assistive Device for Spinal Cord Injury in 2024 Living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can be incredibly challenging. According to the World Health Organization, more than 15 million people worldwide live with spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries affect mobility, independence, and quality of life. However, technological advancements continue to bring [...]