Falls can often lead to reduced mobility or long-term disability in adults 65 and older, but there are strategies beyond exercise that can help these patients stay independent longer.

Dr. Patel says you should let your doctor know if you have had a fall or a near fall. Falls can be a subtle sign of dementia, ...

When a person starts to lose their balance on a slippery surface, the natural reaction is to raise the arms to restore ...

When a person starts to lose their balance on a slippery surface, the natural reaction is to raise the arms to restore ...

Review question To assess whether fall-prevention strategies which target two or more risk factors for falls (multifactorial interventions) or fixed combinations of interventions (multiple component ...

Objectives To evaluate if MMs, including osteopathic manipulation and chiropractic care, are effective to improve quality of life, pain intensity and function in older adults with musculoskeletal ...

A recent research paper reveals worrisome gaps in physical security at four Dallas–Fort Worth area universities.

This is Part II of an earlier presentation on Falls Prevention in Older Adults, also by Dr. Jayasinghe, entitled Understanding Why Falls Happen. Overview In this second session of a two-part staff ...

Ethics and dissemination As secondary data analysis, this scoping review does not require ethics approval. Results will summarise and disseminate the existing literature related to home-modification ...

According to 2020 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in three older Hoosiers—30.8%—reported experiencing a fall.

Following the falls assessment a range of different interventions can be recommended, including a falls prevention exercise programme. Falls present a major, growing public health problem that can ...