Cardiac Risk Assessment

Cardiac Risk Assessment

Cardiac Risk Assessment

Fear of falling and its consequences are some of the greatest concerns of older patients and their caregivers. A senior's lifestyle may experience earth-shaking changes due to even one fall – making fall prevention and balance training crucial in many older people's lives. After screening to evaluate a senior's risk level there are some strategies and resources which can reduce the chances of catastrophic accidents.

Screening for Risk of Falling in Older Adults

Various health service providers are encouraging people to be proactive in the prevention of falling. Houston Northwest Medical Center has offered screening to identify fall risk and cautions older adults to continue to stay active as they age.

The screening process is simple and only takes a few minutes. The senior must be able to stand for 15 minutes and step up 8 inches on to the equipment. Licensed physical therapists use a new approach to identify risk factors for falling among older adults as they assess neuromuscular control during the screening. This assessment helps in setting goals for therapy.


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    Cardiac Risk Assessment

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