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Do your chiropractic clinical assessments need an updated?

Chiropractic Economics

The slip-and-fall crisis Falls are a significant health risk for older adults, contributing to more than 8 million emergency room visits annually in the U.S​. The consequences of a fall, especially for those over 65, are often severe, leading to fractures, hospitalization and even death.

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Do your chiropractic clinical assessments need an update?

Chiropractic Economics

The slip-and-fall crisis Falls are a significant health risk for older adults, contributing to more than 8 million emergency room visits annually in the U.S​. The consequences of a fall, especially for those over 65, are often severe, leading to fractures, hospitalization and even death.

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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

Chiropractic Economics

These challenges provide opportunities to develop strategies for helping these people age healthier and safer.The National Institutes of Health reports that those 65 and older will soon outnumber children under age 5. References All accessed November 4, 2024. National Institutes of Health. Older Adult Falls Data.

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Empowering Women in Chiropractic - Kickstart Your 2025 Year - Sherry McAllister F4CP

League of Chiropractic Women

to Optimal Health. So one of the fall prevention graphics is really key because in January, we know people, especially our aging adults want to get out. So I want to share with you our 2024 overview of achievements. Well, there's a way beyond people thinking about back pain and that's why we called it Beyond Back Pain.