"Why does a 30-year-old hit their foot against the curb in the parking lot and take a half step and recover, whereas a 71-year-old falls and an 82-year-old falls awkwardly and fractures their hip?" ...

Tai Chi lessons and reduced medication should be used to prevent falls in the elderly, according to experts in the UK and the US. The latest thinking on tackling falls is included in new guidelines ...

Every year falls affect approximately one in three older adults living at home, with approximately one in 10 falls resulting in serious injury. Even if an injury does not occur, the fear of falling ...

Older patients should receive sufficient vitamin D intake from all sources to lower their risk for falls and fractures, according to a new consensus statement published online December 18 in the ...

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As the global population ages, ensuring the health and well-being of older adults has become a critical focus. One of the most significant challenges faced by the elderly is the increased risk of ...

It's not only risk factors like lower limb strength and precise perception of the limb's position that determine if a geriatric patient will recover from a perturbation, but also complex and simple ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - "Why does a 30-year-old hit their foot against the curb in the parking lot and take a half step and recover, whereas a 71-year-old falls and an 82-year-old falls awkwardly and ...