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4 Steps To Improve Hip Fracture Therapy

Published on Thu Oct 04, 2012

Strategies to help patients "work through their fear of falling" include the following, says Kate Brewer of Greenfield Rehabilitation Agency Inc. in Greenfield, Wis.:Listen and acknowledge. Let them know you understand their fear.Build their confidence. Review the pro-gress they have made in therapy, and reinforce that they have gained strength and have the tools to regain their independence.Increase awareness. Ensure patients are aware of their surroundings, to prevent further injury.Celebrate success. "When patients are fearful, praise can help them increase their confidence and conquer their fear," Brewer says.
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