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Mini Tutorial for First Time Users
Before you access the toolkit, please take a few minutes to go through the mini-tutorial. It is designed to introduce you to the tools and help you think about how to incorporate them into your practice most effectively. The mini-tutorial is based on the material in the memory loss toolkit.
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The Falls Toolkit is used for the initial evaluation and management of a patient who experiences falls, and provides educational materials to teach patients how to reduce their risk of falling.
Click on the title of an individual tool for a short description and download options. Or download the complete toolkit by clicking on the link below.
Download the entire Falls Toolkit Notebook:
Individual Tools
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Get Up and Go Test |
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Falls: General Information |
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Medical Evaluation of Falls |
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| Prepare |
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Home Safety Questionnaire |
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Story of Your Falls |
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Medical History |
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Falls Evaluation: Initial Visit |
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| Diagnose, Treat, and Educate |
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What is a Physical Therapist? |
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What is an Occupational Therapist? |
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Choosing and Using a Cane |
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Choosing and Using a Walker |
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Choosing and Starting an Exercise Program |
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Improve Your Balance in 10 Minutes a Day |
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Decrease Your Risk of Falling |
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Put Your Best Foot Forward: Shoes and Falling |
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Osteoporosis: The Brittle Truth |
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Can You Get Help? |
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After the Fall: A Guide for Patients and Families |
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Avoiding Falls: Tips for Patients with Low Vision |
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Tai Chi |
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Steady As You Go: Low Blood Pressure |
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Canes and Walkers |
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