... reduce their physical activity, in turn hastening their functional decline. Findings Fall prevention in persons with ID is just evolving and further research is clearly necessary. This research can draw on the existing evidence from other fall prevention areas, especially the work carried out...

... are summarised for practitioners and researchers to promote fall prevention strategies and interventions for people with LDs. Janet Finlayson can be contacted at: Janet.Finlayson@gcu.ac.uk © Emerald Publishing Limited 2018 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Health promotion...