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Fall Prevention Strategy For Your Patients

ChiroUp

Here are two ways to test if your patients can recover from a potential fall. Testing The Anterior Fall Envelope for Balance While standing upright with your arms at your sides, gradually lean forward as far as possible while keeping your hips and spine straight. Am J Public Health 1992;82:1020–3. Vol 21, Issue 5, 2009.

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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. To learn more visit www.mybreakthrough.com.

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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 can cause pain from a fracture – for example, breaking the wrist or hip after a fall. dumbbells).

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