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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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Fall Prevention Strategy For Your Patients

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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. The cost and frequency of hospitalization for fall–related injuries in older adults.

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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. National Institutes of Health. Older Adult Falls Data. CDC Older Adult Fall Prevention.

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

Chiropractic Economics

For individuals over the age of 65, falls are the second leading cause of injury-related deaths. The role of balance in preventing falls Balance is a fundamental aspect of physical health that deteriorates with age, significantly increasing the risk of falls.

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Osteoporosis: The unseen problem of fragile bones

Musculoskeletal Australia

to treat rheumatoid arthritis or asthma), some chemotherapy drugs, epilepsy drugs, and proton pump inhibitors Other health conditions including rheumatoid arthritis , coeliac disease , inflammatory bowel diseases , and diabetes. This is essential for preventing fractures. Learn about your bone health and osteoporosis.

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Osteosarcopenia: A hidden health concern

Musculoskeletal Australia

Osteosarcopenia ( os-tee-oh-sar-koh-pee-nee-uh ) is a term used to describe the combined effects of two common age-related health conditions: osteoporosis ( osteoporosis ) and sarcopenia ( sarcopenia ). When these two conditions occur together, they worsen each other, leading to a higher risk of disability, falls, and poor health outcomes.

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