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Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a framework to examine the association between falls and clinical assessment tools in people with stroke. Beninato, Marianne; Portney, Leslie G.; Sullivan, Patricia E. Clinical report Aug 1, 2009 9774
Defining program sustainability: differing views of stakeholders. Hanson, Heather M.; Salmoni, Alan W.; Volpe, Richard Report Jul 1, 2009 5621
Falls & home safety. Jun 22, 2009 967
Urinary incontinence is associated with an increase in falls: a systematic review. Chiarelli, Pauline E.; Mackenzie, Lynette A.; Osmotherly, Peter G. Report Jun 1, 2009 4695
Multidisciplinary assessment of elderly people with a history of multiple falls reduces the risk of further falls. Elkins, Mark Report Jun 1, 2009 404
Consequences of poststroke falls: activity limitation, increased dependence, and the development of fear of falling. Schmid, Arlene A.; Rittman, Maude Report May 1, 2009 5094
NIOSH: Slips and falls are preventable injuries. Report Nov 1, 2008 975
Strategies for reducing slips, trips and falls. Report Nov 1, 2008 1682
Update on falls prevention for community-dwelling older adults: review of single and multifactorial intervention programs. Costello, Ellen; Edelstein, Joan E. Report Oct 1, 2008 13747
Can personality theory help us understand risk of falls? Kloseck, Marita; Crilly, Richard G.; Gibson, Maggie Report Oct 1, 2008 7155
Preventing falls among older adults: no "one size suits all" intervention strategy. Rose, Debra J. Report Oct 1, 2008 10100
Revisiting "the fall guy". Mapp, John Sep 22, 2008 1619
Study finds falls in elderly can be cut by 11% via education. Brief article Jul 25, 2008 276
All fall down: how to cut your risk of falls. Schardt, David Jul 1, 2008 2631
Risk assessment and fall prevention: practice development in action. Dempsey, Jennnifer Jun 1, 2008 6488
'Safe Moves' are better for patients, workers. Report Apr 1, 2008 841
Vitamin D cuts risk of falls. Brief article Mar 22, 2008 68
Balance, falls, and bone health: role of exercise in reducing fracture risk after stroke. Eng, Janice J.; Pang, Marco Y.C.; Ashe, Maureen C. Clinical report Feb 1, 2008 11887
Slips, trips and falls: a big problem. Sep 22, 2007 989
Stepping up to prevent falling down. Sep 22, 2007 689
Slips and falls: staying on your feet--and off of the ground--this winter. Mar 1, 2007 515
Don't wait--start today!! Brief article Jan 1, 2007 83
Stopping drugs reduces falling in older persons. Brief article Mar 22, 2006 294
Improving your balance. Brief article Mar 1, 2006 257
My favorite way to prevent falls. Fuchs, Nan Kathryn Jan 1, 2006 1260
Steps To Avoid Falls From Height Consequences. Oct 28, 2005 455
HSE Publishes New Guides to Improve Ladder Safety. Oct 28, 2005 804
Intervention improves vertigo and reduces risk of falling. McNamara, Damian Sep 1, 2005 360
Critical Path Network: Is your falls prevention program getting results? May 1, 2005 1621
Is your falls prevention program getting results? Apr 1, 2005 894
Guarding against deadly falls. Brief Article Mar 1, 2005 268
An interdisciplinary approach to reducing fall risks and falls. Scott, Steven Oct 1, 2004 3827
Interventions for the prevention of falls in older adults. Brief Article Aug 1, 2004 177
Hospital prevention efforts reduce slips and falls by 20%: multipronged intervention saves thousands. Aug 1, 2004 778
Keeping a flexible balance. James, Jo-Ann May 1, 2004 712
Reducing falls among the elderly. Brief Article May 1, 2004 269
Balance through ballet. Shepherd, Cindy Sep 1, 2003 1213
Screening, education, and associated behavioral responses to reduce risk for falls among people over age 65 years attending a community health fair. (Research Report). Ice, Gillian H Jul 1, 2003 4295
Lifestyle tips for staying fracture-free. (Lifestyle Corner). Peeke, Pamela Apr 1, 2003 729
Adults aged 63 to 90 years who wear bifocal. (Postscripts). Brief Article Mar 22, 2003 82
Thinking strategically about falls prevention. (Business Strategies). Hyatt, Laura Feb 1, 2003 1559
Can exercise reduce the incidence of falls in the elderly, and, if so, what form of exercise is most effective? (Evidence in Practice). Moreno, Jeff Nov 1, 2002 4606
Don't let second highest occupational injuries fall off the radar screen; NIOSH project seeks to prevent slips and falls. Oct 1, 2002 1219
Balance ability and fear of falling in elderly with various exercise participation levels. (Research Application). Wong, Allison Ka-yee; Cheung, Siu-yin Sep 22, 2002 1273
Falls in rural elders: an empiric study of risk factors. (Clinical Briefs in Primary Care[TM]). Kuritzky, Louis Brief Article Aug 1, 2002 234
"Slip & fall" deterrent. (Editor's picks). Dec 1, 2001 22
Selected abstracts (*). (SPECIAL FEATURE). Oct 1, 2001 1181
THE DOSE RESPONSE OF AN INDIVIDUALIZED EXERCISE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE MOBILITY AND BALANCE IN COMMUNITY-DWELLING FALLERS. Protas, EJ Abstract May 1, 2001 16
Falling Leaves Protect Falling Residents. DOTY, JONATHAN Brief Article Mar 1, 2001 1379
Fall-Prevention System. Brief Article Mar 1, 2001 44
Using risk management to avoid slip and fall accidents. Yeargain, John W.; Budden, Michael C. Jan 1, 2001 2616
Predicting the Probability for Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Using the Timed Up & Go Test. Woollacott, Marjorie Sep 1, 2000 4493
AN INTERVENTION STUDY FOR COMMUNITY-DWELLING ELDERLY FALLERS BASED ON NONLINEAR CAUSAL RESOURCE ANALYSIS. Protas, E May 1, 2000 13
THE EFFECT OF LOWER EXTREMITY STRENGTH GAINS ON GAIT OF THE ELDERLY: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE. Wynn, E May 1, 2000 10
Two Hour Cure for Slippery Floors. Brief Article Mar 1, 2000 173
Mobility Monitors. Brief Article Feb 1, 2000 81
Avoiding the "immediate-jeopardy" crunch. Klitch, Beth A. Nov 1, 1998 584
Falling DOESN'T HAVE TO BE SENIORS' LAST TRIP. Sculpo, Thomas P. Nov 1, 1998 1668
Preventing falls, promoting fitness. Cover Story Sep 1, 1998 1643
Restraint reduction. Sep 1, 1998 1639
Falls prevention in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Hirsch, Mark A.; Rider, Robert A.; Toole, Tonya; Hirsch, Helmut V.B. Jun 22, 1998 3567
Use of the "Fast Evaluation of Mobility, Balance, and Fear" in elderly community dwellers: validity and reliability. Seay, Rebecca Sep 1, 1997 7137
Predicting the probability for falls in community-dwelling older adults. Gruber, William Aug 1, 1997 4989
Window guard inspections urged. Weiss, Lois Jul 16, 1997 1268
The effect of multidimensional exercises on balance, mobility, and fall risk in community-dwelling older adults. Liao, Shiquan Jan 1, 1997 6751
Relationships among cane fitting, function, and falls. Paoni, Lisa Aug 1, 1993 4807
Pregnant women: watch your step! Bruce, Debra Fulghum Mar 1, 1993 580
Influence of sensory inputs on standing balance in community-dwelling elders with a recent history of falling. Horak, Fay B. Aug 1, 1992 6593
Minimizing risk in the nursing home. Foxwell, Leo G. Jan 1, 1992 1434
Balance performance, force production, and activity levels in noninstitutionalized men 60 to 90 years of age. Turner, Malcolm E., Jr. Jun 1, 1990 4442

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