Comprehensive Mobility and Fall Prevention

Learning Objectives

• Analyze fall epidemiology data and identify intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for falls across populations.
• Select and administer comprehensive fall risk assessment tools appropriate to patient populations and clinical settings.
• Conduct environmental hazard assessments and recommend evidence-based modifications to reduce fall risk in home and community settings.
• Perform comprehensive gait analysis and design targeted gait intervention programs.
• Assess balance system function and implement progressive balance training interventions.
• Evaluate strength deficits and apply sarcopenia management strategies within fall prevention programs.
• Identify medication-related fall risk factors and describe deprescribing principles relevant to rehabilitation practice.
• Design evidence-based exercise programs for fall prevention incorporating current clinical practice guidelines.
• Select and recommend appropriate assistive devices and technology solutions to enhance safe mobility.
• Implement patient education and behavior change strategies to promote fall prevention adherence.
• Adapt fall prevention programs for specific healthcare settings, including acute care, SNF, home health, and community.
• Apply outcome measurement tools to evaluate fall prevention program effectiveness.