Fall Prevention
The weakest muscle group of elderly fallers.
What is anterior tibialis, gastrocnemius and soleus muscles or ankle muscles?
Natural hormone released in the body after estim program for pain relief?
What are endorphins?
An OT outcome measure to test balance if an elderly resident unable to stand.
What is sitting functional reach?
A PT outcome measurement tool may be used to assess mobility in fallers?
What is the TUG test (timed-up and go)?
The high frequency estim waveform penetrating deeper into the tissue and used for pain relief.
What is IFC (interferential current)?
Elderly fallers show a significant loss of range in motion in this muscle group.
What is hip extension?
The estim waveform that may be used for strength training with elderly fallers.
What is Russian (MFAC)?
Ultrasound frequency used to treat superficial areas.
What is 3 MHz?
Single most predictive factor for a future fall.
What is falls within in the last 6 months?
Biophysical agent that may be used to heat the muscle before stretching.
What is thermal diathermy or US?
The low frequency estim waveform penetrating more superficial into the tissue and used for pain relief.
What is TENS?
Upper extremity muscle group elderly fallers may benefit from strengthening to assist with sit to stand transfers.
What are triceps?