Introduction
Falls are a common and often shocking problem among older persons, causing a
considerable amount of morbidity, mortality, and use of health care services including
premature nursing home admissions. In addition, falls are frightening experiences and can
cause individuals to lose confidence in their ability to function safely, which, in turn, can lead
to loss of independence.
The HUR falls prevention concept integrates science-based research findings with the
experience and knwoledge gained through 30 years of working with the aged.
The HUR falls prevention concept helps the health care and rehabilitation professionals
to provide the best practice of exercise as medicine based on the latest international
preventive and treatment guidelines.
The primary objective of the HUR Falls prevention concept is to help people to reach and
maintain a level of physical functioning at which falls can be prevented altogether, or, should
a person slip, trip or otherwise begin to fall, balance can be regained.
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