fear of falling

In a study called 'Key Facts on Falls' published by the British Geriatrics Society in 2010, the most common causes for the falls experienced by older people were identified. The primary causes include muscle weakness, problems with balance and walking, problems with vision, cognitive impairment, postural hypotension (a fall in blood pressure on standing) and reduced activities of daily living. The study's findings demonstrated that out of a population of 320,000, 15,500 will have a fall in … [Read more...] about Fear of Falling? Chiropractic Can Help