Base of Support Model

Written By Brent Pritt
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Hey all!

Today we are discussing a model I use often when teaching a patient WHY they fall or have balance issues. This model is called the Base of Support (BOS) Model, and it does a wonderful job of getting the patient on the same page as the clinician while getting them to buy into the plan of care. It is not the most technical in regards to jargon, so I apologize if any of my healthcare colleagues are watching this. Although I could have written about this model, it is far easier to just do a video on the topic. So that is what I did! Enjoy!

Thanks for watching this BOS model video, and I hope you picked up a tidbit or two to enhance your own practice. Comment below and let me know if you have ever used a model like this. Do you think we can improve upon this model? How would you explain this concept to a patient?

Happy falling!

Brent Pritt https://scienceoffalling.com
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