A Community-Based Falls Prevention Program for Adults At-Risk for Falls

Description

The goal of this interventional study is to implement a Falls Prevention Program to impact the risk and injuries related to falls. The main question is to learn and examine the effects of a falls prevention program on the functional mobility of adults at risk for falls. Participants will: * Complete functional mobility assessments * Complete Falls prevention obstacle course training * Complete Falls Strategies Training * Complete walking and balance training

Conditions

Accidental Fall, Neurologic Disorder, Old Age; Debility, Healthy Aging

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Study overview

The goal of this interventional study is to implement a Falls Prevention Program to impact the risk and injuries related to falls. The main question is to learn and examine the effects of a falls prevention program on the functional mobility of adults at risk for falls. Participants will: * Complete functional mobility assessments * Complete Falls prevention obstacle course training * Complete Falls Strategies Training * Complete walking and balance training

A Community-Based Falls Prevention Program for Adults At-Risk for Falls

A Community-Based Falls Prevention Program for Adults At-Risk for Falls

Condition
Accidental Fall
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Miami

University of St Augustine for Health Science, Miami, Florida, United States, 33134

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Male or female
  • * Age range: 18-100
  • * At risk for falls (as determined by any of the following:
  • * Positive history of falls within 5 years
  • * Timed up and Go \<45 seconds
  • * Medical clearance for participation in Falls Prevention Program
  • * Able to attend biweekly sessions for 5 weeks
  • * Unable to independently kneel and sit and on the floor and return to chair
  • * Taking prescription anti-coagulants without physician clearance to participate
  • * No medical clearance for participation in Falls Prevention Program
  • * Unable to attend bi-weekly on-site sessions for 5 weeks
  • * Other reasons that may limit participation in intervention

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 100 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences,

Miguel Garcia, PT, DPT, EdD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Study Record Dates

2026-01-01