Falls and Gait Patterns: Prevention of falls and fall injuries among older people - Couverture souple

Al Saif, Amer; Al Senany, Samira; Waly, Ehab A.

 
9783659216510: Falls and Gait Patterns: Prevention of falls and fall injuries among older people
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3659216518 ISBN 13 : 9783659216510
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Falls and fall-induced injuries are a common problem in older people worldwide, and the current ageing population will further increase the burden and cost associated with this type of injury. More specifically, falls are considered as the main public health problem among older people, and are related to significant morbidity and mortality. The main purpose of this book is to provide data on the prediction of falls among older people,and to examine which factors make the greatest contribution to the prediction of falls among this population. The authors address important issues such as the problem of falls, focusing on identifiable causes, gait patterns, risk factors,and preventive approaches. This portable guide clearly explains how to minimize the risk of falls injury while providing health care.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Falls and fall-induced injuries are a common problem in older people worldwide, and the current ageing population will further increase the burden and cost associated with this type of injury. More specifically, falls are considered as the main public health problem among older people, and are related to significant morbidity and mortality. The main purpose of this book is to provide data on the prediction of falls among older people,and to examine which factors make the greatest contribution to the prediction of falls among this population. The authors address important issues such as the problem of falls, focusing on identifiable causes, gait patterns, risk factors,and preventive approaches. This portable guide clearly explains how to minimize the risk of falls injury while providing health care.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr Amer Al Saif,PhD graduated from Loma Linda University,USA has worked in physical therapy Department at KAU as an Assistant professor.Dr Samira Alsenany,PhD graduated from Sheffield university,UK in Gerontology and has worked in the Nursing college at KAU as an Assistant Professor.Dr.Ehab Waly,PhD has worked as an Assistant Professor at KAU.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3659216518
ISBN 13 
9783659216510
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
196
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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