The Impact of a Structured Balance Training Program on Elderly Adults
Author(s):
Chris King
Several viewpoints existed as to what is considered a fall. These viewpoints were developed based on the aspect of an individual’s involvement in a fall situation, knowledge level about falls, among other factors. A broad definition of a fall that has been widely accepted is “an event whereby an individual comes to rest on the ground or another lower level with or without a loss of consciousness” [1].