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Slips and falls are major causes of accidents and injuries at work, in public areas and at home.Preventive programmes concerning risk factors for slips and falls, physical activities for daily use, and preventive aids have been developed and can be recommended for use by patients visiting primary health care and occupational health care. Studies have shown that the more risk factors an individual is exposed to the higher risk for slips and falls. The aim of this paper is to describe risk factors for slips and falls, methods that can be used in prevention, and ideas on how physiotherapists can work with prevention of slip and fall accidents. Studies have shown that physical training can incrased the number of activities in daily life, reduce the use of technical aids, increase balance and walking ability, which all reduce the risk for slip and fall accidents.

Langue : ANGLAIS

Identifiant basis : 2000213295