CCRE Associate Physiotherapy researcher wins large grant for prevention of falls in collaboration with National Ageing Research Institute

An NHMRC project grant of $540, 000 over 3 years was awarded to Associate Professor Keith Hill, National Ageing Research Institute, Shylie Mackintosh, University of South Australia, Dr Cathy Said, Rehabilitation Sciences Research Centre and Dr Craig Whitehead, Repatriation General Hospital, Adelaide. The team will conduct a clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of a falls prevention program for people returning home from hospital after stroke.