Physical Evaluation
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Falls Clinic Physical Evaluation
Postural Vital Signs
- Orthostatic hypotension
Visual Acuity
- Ambulatory evaluation
Cardiovascular
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Peripheral edema
- Arrythmias
Musculoskeletal
- Pain
- Deformity
Feet and footwear
- Bunions
- Nail abnormalities
Neurologic
- Focal signs
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Autonomic dysfunction
Mental Status
- Cognition
- Judgement
Gait, Strength, and Balance
- Ambulatory evaluation
NOTE
The office assessment should include orthostatic vital signs and a thorough examination as outlined above in an attempt to identify intrinsic risk factors that may be contributing to the patient’s fall risk.
Additional information on how to evaluate visual acuity, mental status, and gait, strength, and balance can be found on the following pages.