Assessment
Intervention
Strengthening exercise, Balance exercise, Gait training, Transfer training, Caregiver education, Walking aids prescription etc
Cochrane review in 2019:
Exercise, particularly progressive resistance exercise has been shown to be a stimulus for muscle protein synthesis, with most exercise trials demonstrating improvements in muscle strength and physical performance measure. [J Cruz,2014]
Other treatment:
[Home visit by a professional, eg. occupational therapist, is advised if there are obvious home modification need.]
- Muscle Strength
• Grip strength
• Chair-stand test - Balance
• Sitting, standing balance
• Berg Balance Scale
• Timed Up and Go test - Transfer technique (both patient and caregivers)
- Gait: Functional Gait Assessment
Intervention
Strengthening exercise, Balance exercise, Gait training, Transfer training, Caregiver education, Walking aids prescription etc
Cochrane review in 2019:
- Exercise program involves balance, functional exercise plus resistance exercise reduces falls in older people living in the community
- Tai Chi may also prevent falls
Exercise, particularly progressive resistance exercise has been shown to be a stimulus for muscle protein synthesis, with most exercise trials demonstrating improvements in muscle strength and physical performance measure. [J Cruz,2014]
Other treatment:
- Sarcopenia program [1]
- Joint pain management
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Advice on home hazards
eg. walking safety on wet floor, curb or slope; appropriate walking aids such as when to use stick/ frame/ handrail.
[Home visit by a professional, eg. occupational therapist, is advised if there are obvious home modification need.]