Beliefs

  • LiFE principles for balance and strength training
  • Understanding links to function, falls and gait

 

  • It is important to link why an activity is beneficial – i.e what are the Functional outcomes
  • To protect from falling – it important to understand the patterns of gait and walking with age
  • If you understand how a person walks, the changes that occur and how falls occur, you can help them  to recover from a trip or imbalance
  • Always consider each individuals personal goals
  • Demonstrate exercises and help make links to relevant to them

GP Fall Risk Assessment Tool