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Fall Prevention Strategy For Your Patients

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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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Osteoporosis: The unseen problem of fragile bones

Musculoskeletal Australia

This can cause pain from a fracture – for example, breaking the wrist or hip after a fall. If the bones in the spine (vertebra) have fractured or collapsed, it can cause back pain, loss of height and a stooped posture. Talk with your doctor for information about falls prevention.

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