Time to Defy Gravity! Fall Risk Management Update for Rehabilitation Therapists

Fall risk management has never been more challenging. Due to the pandemic, many older adults have decreased physical activity and increased reported fear of falling, resulting in more falls and fall-related injuries.

This webinar will provide viewers with a succinct update in fall risk management. We discuss setting-specific management techniques and strategies and highlight best practices for rehabilitation therapists in acute, skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient settings. We also provide resources for your practice and for highlighting the value-add of the rehabilitation team to address the problem of falls.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify best practices in fall risk management techniques specific to your setting
• Describe effective ways to quantify the impact of the rehabilitation team on managing falls
• Review free resources available to promote the value of fall risk management