Prescribing dilemma: balancing risk and benefit when prescribing anticoagulation in an older patient with falls risk This case example explores how uncertainty can arise when interpreting clinical guidelines to prescribe anticoagulation for older patients who are at risk of falls.  A list of the skills required to…

This real-world prescribing dilemma, written by #AmiraShaikh, examines the decision-making process when considering anticoagulation in older patients

#prescribingdilemma #anticoagulation #fallsrisk

Do you see patients with diabetes and dizziness? Be sure to check for BPPV and vestibulopathy! v1st.co/AUVP for more details on vestibulopathy, and v1st.co/videos to watch some great Journal Clubs on vestibulopathy topics. #bppv #fallsrisk #physiotherapy #vestibular

🎥 New video posted today 👉🏻Knee Conditioning Exercises
- Decrease risk of falls
- Reduce Pain
- Improve balance
- Restore Range of Motion

👉🏻 youtu.be/eN_Tx-NJSo4

#exercises #Knee #Arthritis #Fallsrisk

Canal vs. otolith dysfunction - who has more problems, and how can we help? v1st.co/HongKong25 to register for a fantastic in-person 3-day intro vestibular course in Hong Kong, taught by the brilliant Dr. Sara Oxborough, PT! #vestibularrehabilitation #fallsrisk #physicaltherapy #audiology #oto

No side rails for Sam the Snake? Yikes. #FallsRisk

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Elderly Patients In The Hospital Need To Keep Moving - KFF Health News Spending too much time in their hospital beds can leave older patients sicker than when they were first admitted.

"This bed is not your friend"
Interesting @khnews piece on mobility in hospital reducing #FallsRisk after discharge

khn.org/NjQ4Mzg0