Assessing the balance capabilities of people with profound intellectual disabilities who have experienced a fall
By: Hale, L.
Contributor(s): Bray, A | Littmann, A.
Series: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 51 (4) 2007: 260-268.Publisher: 2007Disc region: text file PDF rda.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resource Subject(s): PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES (PIMD)
| PHYSIOTHERAPY | FALLS | EVALUATIONOnline resources: Click to read article online IHC Library Members Summary: Claims that although it is common for people with intellectual disability to fall, the reasons for this have not yet been identified. Presents a pilot study aimed at exploring the balance capabilities of a sample of adults with ID who had experienced a fall, and to develop tests that could be used to quantify balance capabilities in this population. Finds that the reasons for falling are complex and multifactorial. Suggests the need for larger studies. Includes a Balance Evaluation Checklist.
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Claims that although it is common for people with intellectual disability to fall, the reasons for this have not yet been identified. Presents a pilot study aimed at exploring the balance capabilities of a sample of adults with ID who had experienced a fall, and to develop tests that could be used to quantify balance capabilities in this population. Finds that the reasons for falling are complex and multifactorial. Suggests the need for larger studies. Includes a Balance Evaluation Checklist.
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