What Is 社區防跌行動 (no-fall.hk)?

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社區防跌行動 (no-fall.hk) is a Hong Kong community health information platform run by the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. It is designed for older adults, carers, and anyone concerned about falls and fractures, offering educational content, self-assessment tools, and information about rehabilitation and prevention programmes. It is an information and education resource, not a booking or e-commerce site.

Who runs it and who it is for

The site is presented by the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at CUHK. Its content is aimed at:

  • Older adults who want to understand their own risk of falling or fracture
  • Family members and carers supporting an older person
  • Anyone looking for plain-language information on bone health, osteoporosis, and muscle loss

What content the site provides

The site is organised around a few core themes, each with its own section.

Bone health and fracture information

  • The seriousness and consequences of fractures in older adults
  • Causes of fractures and falls
  • Osteoporosis

Muscle loss (sarcopenia)

  • What sarcopenia is
  • How it is checked
  • How it is diagnosed
  • How it can be prevented

Osteoporosis prevention

  • Diet
  • Exercise
  • Home safety

Self-assessment tools

  • A falls risk assessment
  • An osteoporosis risk assessment

These are self-assessment questionnaires rather than clinical diagnoses. They are a starting point for deciding whether to seek professional advice.

Service programmes

  • A comprehensive rehabilitation programme for fragility fractures in older adults
  • High-frequency, low-amplitude vibration therapy
  • Anti-fall shoes
  • Hip protectors

Other sections

  • Past activities
  • About us, including programme members
  • Downloads
  • Related links
  • Contact us
  • Acknowledgements
  • An English version of the site
  • A FAQ section covering questions such as "Am I at risk of falling?", "Will I get osteoporosis?", "What is sarcopenia?", and "How do I rehabilitate after a fracture?"

How to use the site

  1. Start with the FAQ or the relevant topic section if you want background information.
  2. Use the falls risk or osteoporosis risk self-assessment if you want a rough sense of your own situation.
  3. Read the prevention sections (diet, exercise, home safety) for practical steps.
  4. If you are recovering from a fracture, look at the rehabilitation programme information.
  5. Use the contact page if you have questions the site does not answer.

What the site is not

The site does not present itself as a diagnostic service or a place to book clinical appointments. The self-assessment tools indicate risk, not a medical conclusion. For a diagnosis or treatment plan, consult a healthcare professional.

Key takeaway

no-fall.hk is a CUHK-affiliated education platform that consolidates fall and fracture prevention information for older adults and carers in Hong Kong, combining background reading, self-assessment, and programme information in one place.