I’ve Fallen and I Can Get Up

All this talk of falling sounds terrible, doesn’t it? No worries - in these pages you will learn why people fall, what happens if you do fall and what can be done to prevent the fall in the first place. You will be more knowledgeable about warning signs of those at risk for falling. We will examine those risk signs of someone who falls, medical conditions that predispose people to falling, how we can correct these problems and the best strategies for fall prevention. We will discuss how to make your home as fall-proof as possible, how to reduce fracture risks in general, what to look for in a loved one at risk for falling and how to best help them stay out of the emergency room and my operating room. Most importantly we will teach you some simple exercises to improve your general health, physical fitness and sport performance all while reducing your risk of falling.