Fall Prevention Among People With Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis Who Use Wheelchairs and Scooters

Description

People living with SCI or MS who use wheelchairs and scooters (WC/S) full time often experience falls. In fact, 7 out of 10 report falling at least once every 6 to 12 months. These falls can lead to serious injuries and emotional distress, such as concerns about falling (CaF). Although falls are common among this population, most fall prevention programs are designed for people who can walk. There are very few programs designed for people who use WC/S.

This study will test to see if a fall prevention and management program designed specifically for people who use WC/S does a better job at helping people learn how to prevent and manage falls compared to a program that is designed for older adults.