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šŸ§  The Intrinsic Five: What Actually Predicts Falls

  1. Prior fall history ā†’ 3-6x increased risk (best predictor)
  2. Lower-extremity weakness ā†’ 4x risk
  3. Gait/balance impairment ā†’ Most consistent predictor
  4. Cognitive impairment ā†’ 2x hip fracture risk
  5. Orthostatic hypotension ā†’ Dizziness on position change

These are INSIDE the patient. No checklist captures all of them.

Ask. Observe. Test. Don't just score.

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