The Role of Physical Therapy in Improving Balance and Fall Prevention in the Elderly

Document Type : Review Articles

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1 Ministry of Health ,Riyadh

2 ksa, Ministry of Health, long term care hospital in Riyadh

3 ksa, Ministry of Health, Alqamah health center

4 ksa, Ministry of Health, King Abdullaziz specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia, Taif City.

5 ksa, Ministry of Health, King Abdulaziz Hospital

6 ksa, Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Health Affairs in Riyadh

7 ksa, Ministry of Health, Makkah Health cluster

8 ksa, Ministry of Health, Alyamammah hospital

9 ksa, Ministry of Health, King salman hospital

10 ksa, Ministry of Health, Jazan King fahd hospital

11 ksa, Ministry of Health, King Salman hospital- Riyadh

12 - ksa, Ministry of Health, ⁠King Fahad Hospital at AlBaha

Abstract

Background: The two leading problems of elderly people are balance disorders and falls, which make them become incapacitated due to critical conditions. Physical therapy is considered as one of the methods which are helpful for such problems, but comprehensive treatment should include efforts of several specialists.

Aim: The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of integrated care working models applied to elder care specially in the physical therapy realm to address issues of balance and threat of falling.

Methods: Systematic mediated literature review regarding interdisciplinary teamwork in elderly care and balance and fall prevention.

Results: Role integration with the physical therapist, the doctor, the nurse and others optimizes a patient’s balance, concerns related to falling and patient outcomes through teamwork and individual care plans.

Conclusion: The integration of members of different areas of specialization is crucial in handling elderly patients especially because physical therapy ensures proper coordination of movements, improved care and finally a very minimal fall risk.

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Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
Volume 67, Issue 13 - Serial Number 13
In Loving Memory of Late Professor Doctor ””Mohamed Refaat Hussein Mahran””
December 2024
Pages 1613-1619

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  • Receive Date: 27 November 2024
  • Revise Date: 11 December 2024
  • Accept Date: 15 December 2024

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