
%0 Journal Article
%T The effect of shoulder immobilization on balance in community-dwelling older adults
%J Journal of geriatric physical therapy
%D 2010
%A Coleman, Ann
%A Clifft, Judy
%V 33
%N 3
%P 118-121
%X The results indicate that immobilizing the shoulder may have a negative effect on balance as measured by the BBS. If shoulder immobilization places an individual at greater risk for falls, early balance screening by a physical therapist to determine the appropriateness of a fall prevention program may be indicated.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I American Physical Therapy Association
%@ 1539-8412
%U http://dx.doi.org/