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Factors affecting falls in spinal cord injured in-patients during rehabilitation, a retrospective matched pair case-control study

Sep 2026 · Spinal Cord Series and Cases · Vol 12 · 0 citations · 23 references
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Functional mobility and neurological classification, especially AIS C, appeared to play a more critical role in fall risk than the presence of a caregiver, and Preventive strategies should emphasize individualized rehabilitation approaches, environmental modifications, and targeted fall prevention programs for high-risk subgroups.

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