A fall risk assessment determines an individual’s potential to fall and should be administered by a health care professional. Ask your health care provider about these tools. Below are a few standardized assessments with links to more information. If your doctor cannot provide these, please contact us for recommendations.
A Gait Assessment is a systematic study of how a person moves, typically while walking or running, to identify any abnormalities in their locomotion. Physical Therapists can administer gait assessments to identify movement issues that may be contributing to pain, instability, or other issues.