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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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Competitive Equestrian’s Improved Performance Sparks Career in Chiropractic

Palmer College of Chiropractic

The professors are truly top notch, teaching students high-quality treatment and diagnostic lessons. 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.

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Osteoporosis: The unseen problem of fragile bones

Musculoskeletal Australia

With current treatments, most people diagnosed with a musculoskeletal condition will have no outward signs of their condition. Treating osteoporosis If you’re diagnosed with osteoporosis, or osteopenia, your doctor will work with you to develop a treatment plan to reduce your risk of fractures by protecting and strengthening your bones.

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