ChiroUp

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As you ponder this ‘subtle’ dad joke, it's crucial to reflect on some concerning statistics that underscore the importance of reevaluating your approach to patient education regarding the elderly and their susceptibility to falls. Here are two ways to test if your patients can recover from a potential fall.

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Fall Prevention Prevention Patients Musculoskeletal 130

Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

DCs are constantly evolving their 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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Chiropractic Clinic Clinic Fall Prevention Chiropractic 246

Chiropractic Economics

JANUARY 8, 2025

1 The aging patient presents many complex conditions that can affect all the body’s major systems. Most of the issues that result in a patient seeking care from a DC are usually associated with joint pain of the extremities and back and neck pain, usually due to osteoarthritis. Older Adult Falls Data. A global perspective.

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Fall Prevention Patients Posture Musculoskeletal System 243

Chiropractic Economics

AUGUST 16, 2024

As DCs, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our patients by addressing pain, improving mobility and preventing injuries. One critical but often overlooked aspect of patient care is balance assessment and training. This proactive approach allows for timely interventions to prevent falls and related injuries.

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Patients Fall Prevention Prevention Healthcare professional 289

Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Chiropractic Clinic Clinic Fall Prevention Chiropractic 228

Palmer College of Chiropractic

MARCH 7, 2024

I became a patient in the Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Department during my first trimester here. This internship gave me a chance to care for a wider population in the active world—from fall prevention in the elderly to professional hockey players. I could see how dynamic and interactive it was.”

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Fall Prevention Chiropractic Chronic Pain Prevention 52

Musculoskeletal Australia

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Falls are most commonly caused by poor muscle strength, poor vision, problems with balance, and home hazards that lead to tripping. Talk with your doctor for information about falls prevention. Alcohol also increases the risk of falling and the chance of fractures. Quit smoking – it’s linked to reduced bone density.

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