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Fall Prevention Strategy For Your Patients

ChiroUp

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 big toe alone can exert a downward force equaling 52% of body weight. (6)

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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

Chiropractic Economics

The diminishing function of the musculoskeletal system, vision, hearing and vestibular system leads to compromise and susceptibility to further pain, degeneration and injury, often leading to death. 2 In 2023, more than 41,000 people 65 and older experienced falls that resulted in death. Older Adult Falls Data. Publication No.

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Osteoporosis: The unseen problem of fragile bones

Musculoskeletal Australia

We talk a lot about musculoskeletal conditions being invisible. With current treatments, most people diagnosed with a musculoskeletal condition will have no outward signs of their condition. Falls are most commonly caused by poor muscle strength, poor vision, problems with balance, and home hazards that lead to tripping.

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Osteosarcopenia: A hidden health concern

Musculoskeletal Australia

Supplements may be needed for some people Exercise: weight-bearing and strength-training exercises are vital for maintaining bone density and muscle mass, as well as improving balance to prevent falls Medications: doctors may recommend treatments for bone strength, such as calcium and vitamin D supplements or stronger osteoporosis medications.

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