Avoiding Falls
Falls are the leading cause of injury leading to death among older adult. Fall-related hip fractures account for approximately 25% of injuries leading to death among those over age 65, and 34% among those 85 or older. Fall related injuries occur more commonly than strokes and are the most preventable cause of nursing home placement.
Clinical Indications
- • Ankle instability
- • Peripheral neuropathy
- • Ankle osteoarthritis
- • Mild foot drop
- • Vestibular disease
- • History of fall or near fall
- • Walking difficulty
WHERE WE ARE
Active Foot Care
149 Marine Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
phone: (718) 833-8844
WE CAN HELP YOU WITH
Athletes foot • Bunions
Flatfeet Arthritis • Heel pain
Corns and Calluses
Diabetic feet
Foot & Ankle Injury
Foot surgery • Nail problems