[Primary and Secondary Fall Prevention in the Rehabilitation: A Practical Approach to Fall Prevention].

Active fall prevention requires analysis of the mechanisms provoking falls and the subsequent initiation of appropriate counteracting measures. This is crucial for the quality management of all rehabilitation programs. There is primary and secondary fall prevention. For the latter, specific and individualized measures have to be taken after the first fall. We here present a practical approach to fall prevention for a better rehabilitation outcome. Fall prevention intervention represents a key component of rehabilitation programs.