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September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month and a perfect time to raise awareness about preventing falls, especially among seniors. At Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, we care about our senior community and want to help them stay safe and active.
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. Each year, we use this time to revisit this topic. Injuries from this event can affect many people, but senior citizens are at a higher risk. There is good news, though.
Falling can be a frightening thing. As we get older, we become more susceptible, and it can become more dangerous if we are not careful. Health conditions, hearing, and vision, also play a part. So how can we have the ability to stop ourselves from falling? No worries! With these tips, you will be able to…
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month and an excellent way to improve balance and prevent falls. Properly fitted footwear and the proper placement of custom orthotic inserts and ankle balance braces are great preventative tools. Contact our team of board-certified podiatrists for help with gait analysis, shoe choice, and orthotic inserts. Orthotic and brace advantages: ● Fall prevention—When you…
Keeping our balance is important to prevent falls, as is staying active to keep muscles strong and flexible. Here are our top tips to help senior citizens prevent a disabling fall.
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