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Steady steps: walking aids and falls prevention with Alex Roberts
Manage episode 412990572 series 2846650
In this episode with Alex Roberts, we explore the world of walking aid prescription, adherence, and falls prevention in physiotherapy. We examine the importance of selecting the right aids, strategies for improving adherence, and the prevalence of falls among different patient populations. Additionally, we discuss innovative solutions like magnetic walking aids and their potential to enhance adherence and reduce falls risk.
Alex Roberts studied at the University of Sydney has worked as a physiotherapist in the NHS in the UK and Westmead Hospital in Australia and has a passion for falls prevention.
Magnetic Walking Aid research article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38019042/#:~:text=Conclusion%3A%20The%20results%20of%20this,drops%20when%20compared%20to%20SWAs.
If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!
Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network
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Manage episode 412990572 series 2846650
In this episode with Alex Roberts, we explore the world of walking aid prescription, adherence, and falls prevention in physiotherapy. We examine the importance of selecting the right aids, strategies for improving adherence, and the prevalence of falls among different patient populations. Additionally, we discuss innovative solutions like magnetic walking aids and their potential to enhance adherence and reduce falls risk.
Alex Roberts studied at the University of Sydney has worked as a physiotherapist in the NHS in the UK and Westmead Hospital in Australia and has a passion for falls prevention.
Magnetic Walking Aid research article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38019042/#:~:text=Conclusion%3A%20The%20results%20of%20this,drops%20when%20compared%20to%20SWAs.
If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!
Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network
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