September 22nd is Fall Prevention Awareness Day. I feel confident that most of the blog readers were unaware of this. We can’t stress the importance of fall prebrace for fall prevention | Albuquerque podiatristvention. At least we can celebrate the successes of prevention.

Here are some scary statistics. Every 11 seconds, an older person is treated in an ER for a fall. One in 3 Americans over the age of 65 will fall. Falls result in over 800,000 hospitalizations and more than 27,000 deaths.

There are 6 steps to preventing a fall:

  1. Find a good balance or exercise program. Example: Tai Chi.
  2. Talk with your Doctor. As podiatrists, we have braces and orthotics that can help prevent
  3. falls Review your medications. Changes and interactions affect stability.
  4. Check your vision
  5. Make your home safer
  6. Talk with family for support

 

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You might be confused and frustrated with your foot pain, but you can rest assured that we can help. Whether you require urgent care or want to schedule a routine checkup, don’t hesitate to contact us today at 505-880-1000 or through our online form on our website. 

With experienced Albuquerque, NM podiatrists on staff, we are able to offer a wide range of podiatric services. We also specialize in heel pain, sports injuries, skin and toenail issues and many other podiatric conditions.

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