It can therefore be concluded that, due to the multidimensional
nature of falling, preventative interventions must also be
multidimensional, involving trained professionals who can have
an impact on exposure to both intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
The Functional Reach Test and the Gait and Balance Test can
be used to predict an elderly person’s likelihood of suffering a
fall through analysis of their balance and can also be used to
assess the parameter of improved motor function after training.