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Fall Prevention

Meaning

Fall Prevention is a comprehensive, multi-faceted clinical and lifestyle strategy meticulously designed to reduce the risk of accidental falls, a particularly critical concern in the aging adult population. This proactive strategy focuses intensely on identifying and addressing the underlying physiological, neurological, and environmental risk factors that contribute to instability. Core components include structured training to improve balance, gait stability, and lower body muscle strength, alongside a careful clinical review of all medications and a modification of environmental hazards. It is a vital component of geriatric care and longevity medicine, directly impacting an individual’s independence and overall quality of life.