To our knowledge, no review or meta-analysis has examined the effect of fall prevention exercise programmes on other injurious falls outcomes that are common and that can also have important medical, psychological, and economic consequences. Besides causing fractures or other serious injuries, falls leading
to medical care ought to be considered since their cost to society is high and their burden on the healthcare system heavy.6 9 Even falls causing relatively minor injuries are important to consider,as they too may have serious consequences, such as diminished self confidence, social isolation, and restriction on activity,
which in turn will accelerate functional decline and increase the risk of placement in a nursing home.