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Do your chiropractic clinical assessments need an updated?

Chiropractic Economics

Today, we must ask ourselves: Are we doing enough to prevent falls and improve quality of life for our middle-aged and elderly patients? The answer may lie in incorporating balance and proprioception testing into our standard chiropractic clinical assessments.

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Do your chiropractic clinical assessments need an update?

Chiropractic Economics

DCs are constantly evolving their chiropractic clinical assessments to meet the ever-growing needs of their patients. Today, we must ask ourselves: Are we doing enough to prevent falls and improve quality of life for our middle-aged and elderly patients?

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Fall Prevention Strategy For Your Patients

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6) Isolated strengthening is possible within a chiropractic office, and the results are significant. For every 1% increase in body weight generated beneath the big toe, the risk of falling decreases by 7%. (7) 7) Falls Prevention Program For Your Patients For patients with weak toes and poor balance, prescribe simple at-home exercises.

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The importance of including balance assessment and training in patient management protocols

Chiropractic Economics

Benefits of balance assessment and training Incorporating balance assessment and training into chiropractic care offers numerous benefits: Early detection of balance issues: Regular balance assessments can identify patients at risk of falls before they occur. Encourage them to practice balance exercises regularly at home.

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