Fallproof!

Part I. The Theory Behind the Program

Chapter 1. Understanding Balance and Mobility

What Is Balance?

Terminology

Postural Control Strategies for Controlling Balance

Multiple Systems Contribute to Balance and Mobility

Age-Associated Changes in the Systems Contributing to Balance and Mobility

Case Studies

Summary

Test Your Understanding

Practical Problems

Chapter 2. Why Do Many Older Adults Fall?

Multiple Factors Cause Falls

Effects of Common Medical Conditions

Effect of Medications on Balance and Mobility

Fear of Falling

Are the Risks the Same for All Older Adults?

Practical Implications for Program Planning

Summary

Test Your Understanding

Practical Problems

Part II. The FallProof Program for Improving Balance and Mobility

Chapter 3. Screening and Assessment

Health and Physical Activity Patterns

Assessing Functional Ability

Assessing Fall Risk

Assessing the Multiple Dimensions of Balance and Mobility

Summary

Test Your Understanding

Practical Problems

Chapter 4. Center-of-Gravity Control Training

Seated Balance Activities

Standing Balance Activities

Floor-to-Standing Transfers

Summary

Test Your Understanding

Practical Problems

Chapter 5. Multisensory Training

Forcing the Use of the Somatosensory System to Control Balance

Forcing the Use of the Visual System to Control Balance

Forcing the Use of the Vestibular System to Control Balance

Exercises Coordinating Eye and Head Movements

Summary

Test Your Understanding

Practical Problems

Chapter 6. Postural Strategy Training

Practice Requirements

Progressive Exercise Activities

Summary

Test Your Understanding

Practical Problems

Chapter 7. Gait Pattern Enhancement and Variation Training

Overview of the Gait Cycle

Mechanisms Controlling Gait

Age-Associated Changes in Gait

Effect of Pathology on the Gait Pattern

Gait Pattern Enhancement and Variation Training

Culminating Activities

Summary

Test Your Understanding

Practical Problems

Chapter 8. Strength and Endurance Training

Selected Upper-Body Strength Exercises

Selected Lower-Body Strength Exercises

Selected Exercises for the Foot and Toes

Summary

Test Your Understanding

Practical Problems

Chapter 9. Flexibility Training

Selected Neck and Upper-Body Flexibility Exercises

Selected Lower-Body Flexibility Exercises

Summary

Test Your Understanding

Practical Problems

Part III. Implementing the FallProof Program

Chapter 10. Setting the Stage for Learning

Understanding the Stages of Learning

Understanding Different Learning Styles

Introducing the Skill Being Learned

Identifying and Correcting Errors in Performance

Summary

Test Your Understanding

Practical Problems

Chapter 11. Program Planning and Class Management Techniques

Following the Initial Assessment

Setting Individual Program Goals

Before Each Class Session

During Each Class Session

Between Class Sessions

After Each Follow-Up Assessment

Communicating With Class Participants

Summary

Test Your Understanding

Practical Problems