Fall Prevention

Restoring Your Balance

The risk of falling, most common in older adults, is usually related to a combination of factors, affecting efforts not only to walk but to stand from s sitting position or squat. Exercises that focus on balance and strength training can reduce the risk of falling.

The fluid in the ear canals triggers a sensor that sends signals to the brain relating to balance. Poor circulation in the ear affects this necessarily fine-tuned process, which is itself a delicate balance. Some medicine, including high-profile antibiotics such as streptomycin and gentamicin, can affect balance. So can some chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin and carboplatin. Though not everyone is affected by these drugs in the same way, in some cases they can damage the hearing mechanisms of the inner ear.

Fall Prevention is helpful in treating the following conditions:

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What Fall Prevention Can Treat

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