Loss of Falling, movement and balance as you age - can we help?

Falls are a significant cause of death, injury, and loss of quality of life in older adults according to the American Geriatric Society.
Risk factors include (Grabowska et al, 2022):

• Musculoskeletal weakness
• Vestibular dysfunction
• Proprioceptive deficits
• Pain
• Polypharmacy
• Limited fall prevention education

Can Chiropractic care help in reducing fall risks in older adult population? YES!!! Of course we can!
In 2016, Holt et al conducted a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) and found significant improvements of participants (65yrs and above) who received Chiropractic care compared to those that did not.
They recorded improvements in:

• Postural stability
• Joint position sense
• Stepping reaction time
• Multisensory processing

Likely mechanisms of how Chiropractic can produce the results above:

• Influencing brain-body connection due to the alteration or improved spinal function
• Reduction of pain, thus allowing better focus, attention, and physical function
• Influencing muscle activation patterns and strength

Imagine living life to the fullest as you grow older and wiser, enjoying quality and precious time with your loved ones, doing what you love, spreading joy and positivity.
Chiropractic care is one of the things that may help you achieve that.
Book in a consultation with us and let us help you strive towards better health and optimal function!
References:

• Grabowska W, Burton W, Kowalski MH, Vining R, Long CR, Lisi A, Hausdorff JM, Manor B, Muñoz-Vergara D, Wayne PM. A systematic review of chiropractic care for fall prevention: rationale, state of the evidence, and recommendations for future research. BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2022 Sep 5;23(1):844.
• Holt, K.R., Haavik, H., Lee, A.C.L., Murphy, B. and Elley, C.R., 2016. Effectiveness of chiropractic care to improve sensorimotor function associated with falls risk in older people: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics, 39(4), pp.267-278.