By: Dr. Beth Templin
When I think about how to prevent falls, I think about it in two different phases. The first is the Pre-Fall phase. This is the time period before you've had a fall. During this phase you may notice that you are not as steady on your feet as you have been in the past.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
Back pain is one of the most common pain issues affecting older adults. It's concerning because it often results in disability and loss of independence if left unaddressed. Why are aging adults more prone to back pain issues as they age? We commonly see two major factors that play a role in creating back pain. The first is weakness of your core muscles.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
Many people are fearful of having a fall as they age. Did you know there are warning signs you can look for that let you know your balance isn't as good as it used to be? The following signs are slow changes that happen over time and can lead to someone losing their balance and not being able to successfully catch themselves.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
I get asked all the time about how neuropathy, or the loss of feeling in your feet, effects balance. Most people believe that there's nothing they can do to make their neuropathy better or improve their balance and that's not true. |
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