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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

Chiropractic Economics

Assessment is where strategies to improve balance, posture, and functional movement are born. Posture assessment is a simple way to determine how efficiently the body can bear weight and move under the influence of gravity. This indicates the feet are integral in efficient posture and balance. Older Adult Falls Data.

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Fall Prevention Strategy For Your Patients

ChiroUp

It falls within the realm of chiropractors' responsibilities to not only inform patients about the potential risks associated with falling but also to conduct comprehensive assessments and provide targeted interventions to prevent future falls. Measure the final degree of forward lean from a neutral standing posture.

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Digital program reduces fall risk and boosts strength in older adults

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have revealed promising results from a study evaluating the university's "Strong Foundations" program, a digitally delivered fall prevention initiative for older adults.

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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. Balance training: exercises such as tai chi and yoga improve balance and mobility and reduce your risk of falling.

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