رجل عمره ٧٤ سنة عنده باركنسون، يعيش مع ابنه. يمشي بخطوات قصيرة مسرعة ويتجمد أحياناً عند الأبواب والمنعطفات، وسقط مرتين هذا الشهر. أي تدخل يقلل خطر السقوط؟

A 74-year-old man with Parkinson’s lives with his son. He walks with short hurried steps, sometimes freezes at doorways and turns, and has fallen twice this month. Which intervention reduces fall risk?

1. Big steps with cues and removing obstacles
2. Wearing backless slippers
3. Restricting him to bed all day
4. Encouraging him to walk faster so he arrives sooner

Answer: A) Big steps with cues and removing obstacles. Physiotherapy with big steps and cues (counting, floor lines) helps freezing. Rugs and obstacles are removed, secure footwear worn and aids used.