As older people experience a decline in their physical and cognitive health, the risk of fall increases dramatically. The statistics are genuinely alarming.

• Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults
• The financial toll for older adult falls is expected to increase as the population ages and may reach $67.7 billion by 2020 in the US. In 2015, the annual cost of fall-related acute care in Australian hospitals for older people was reported to exceed $600 million.
• Falls, with or without injury, also carry a heavy quality of life impact. A growing number of older adults fear falling, and as a result, limit their activities and social engagements. This can result in further physical decline, depression, social isolation, and feelings of helplessness
• The most profound effect of falling is the loss of independent living

In an era where the populations in most countries are ageing, the risk of fall and fall injury is increasing. Risk factors for falls include age, gender, race, gait and balance, strength, vision, dizziness/vertigo, cardiovascular disease, dementia, depressions, medications, footwear and home environment.

Given that there is strong evidence that the risk of fall can be reduced and fall injury can be minimised or prevented with proper management, the CBS system can provide a proactive solution to fall minimisation and prevention.

The CBS rehabilitation suite of  exercises challenge balance, strengthen muscles and clearly assess a person’s stability progression or regression. This allows accurate diagnosis to be made with regard to possible or repeat falls.

For more information on how the CBS system can assist in the management of risk of fall, (click here) and one of the team from MEDIsoTech will be in touch to discuss your requirements.