Unlock the Secret to Fall Prevention!
Free resources from an injury prevention expert
You’re all too familiar with the cycle…
A patient falls… they’re afraid to fall again… that fear leads to inactivity… which leads to weakened muscles…
And now they’re at an even greater risk for a fall!
You know your patient is at risk for a fall — but preventing it? That’s a whole other matter.
Caring for a fall-risk patient can be time-consuming, stressful, and exhausting. Especially if they need constant monitoring or assistance...
But it doesn’t have to be this way — discover how to keep these vulnerable patients safe with these free resources recommended by Shelly Denes, PT, CFPS, C/NDT, CGCP.
Remember: these three questions can greatly help in assessing your patient’s risk of a fall.
Get the CDC's algorithm for fall prevention and more here.
A patient falls… they’re afraid to fall again… that fear leads to inactivity… which leads to weakened muscles…
And now they’re at an even greater risk for a fall!
You know your patient is at risk for a fall — but preventing it? That’s a whole other matter.
Caring for a fall-risk patient can be time-consuming, stressful, and exhausting. Especially if they need constant monitoring or assistance...
But it doesn’t have to be this way — discover how to keep these vulnerable patients safe with these free resources recommended by Shelly Denes, PT, CFPS, C/NDT, CGCP.
Remember: these three questions can greatly help in assessing your patient’s risk of a fall.
- Do you feel unsteady when standing or walking?
- Are you worried about falling?
- Have you fallen in the past year? How many times, and were you injured?
Get the CDC's algorithm for fall prevention and more here.
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Meet the Expert:
Shelly Denes, PT, CFPS, C/NDT, CGCP, is an expert in fall prevention and neuro-rehab with more than 25 years of experience treating patients with hemiplegia, neuromuscular disorders, TBI, and SCI. She has a special interest in Covid-19 'Long Haulers', advanced technology, and provides consulting through her company, Denes Physical Therapy Consulting, LLC. She has had extensive involvement with neuroprosthetic devices, lower extremity orthotics, and exoskeletons, especially at the Rehab Institute of Michigan.
Shelly presents nationally at seminars on fall prevention and geriatric rehabilitation. She is a graduate of University of Michigan's PT program and holds certifications in Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Adult Hemiplegia (NDT) done at The Rehab Institute of Chicago, as a certified Fall Prevention Specialist and as a certified Geriatric Care Professional.
Learn more about their educational products, including upcoming live seminars, by clicking here.
Shelly presents nationally at seminars on fall prevention and geriatric rehabilitation. She is a graduate of University of Michigan's PT program and holds certifications in Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Adult Hemiplegia (NDT) done at The Rehab Institute of Chicago, as a certified Fall Prevention Specialist and as a certified Geriatric Care Professional.
Learn more about their educational products, including upcoming live seminars, by clicking here.
Topic: fall prevention
Tags: Occupational Therapy (OT) | Physical Therapy (PT) | Screening Tool | Tools
