Physical therapy rehabilitation science
Physiotherapy Management of Fall-Related Bilateral Anterior Shoulder Dislocation in an Older Adult: A Case Report
By Ayşegül ATLI.
Abstract
Falls among older adults worldwide represent a significant problem due to their negative effects on morbidity, mortality, quality of life, and healthcare services and costs [1,2].Falls account for approximately 40% of injury-related deaths [3].Following falls, functional independence decreases in older individuals, which negatively affects quality of life [4,5].Therefore, interventions aimed at reducing fall risk in older adults are of great importance.In particular, home modifications have been recommended as a Case Study
Keywords
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- anterior shoulder dislocation
- bilateral shoulder dislocation
- falls
- older adults
- physiotherapy management
- shoulder rehabilitation
- Open access
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