Falls and Gait Patterns

Amer Al Saif

ISBN 10: 3659216518 / ISBN 13: 9783659216510

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Sep 2012, 2012

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -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. 196 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Falls and Gait Patterns
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Sep 2012
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659216518
• ISBN 13: 9783659216510
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 12D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 12 millimeters depth
• Weight: 310 grams

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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.

About the Author

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.