Chiropractic Reduces Falls Risk
Every year about one third of older people have a fall. Did you know that many researchers think that chiropractic care can help you maintain balance and prevent you from falling over?
Chiropractic care may help you maintain balance and prevent you from falling over
New Zealand Research Study
A research study showed that after receiving 12 weeks of chiropractic care, the older adults tested on a step test exercise had much improved cognition when stepping up and down. Being able to take a fast step is really important because researchers have shown that people who are quicker at taking a step are less likely to fall.
Healthy Aging
Chiropractic care is an essential cornerstone of healthy aging. By restoring proper spinal function your brain is better able to perceive what’s going on in and around you.
References
- Holt KR. Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care in Improving Sensorimotor Function Associated with Falls Risk in Older People University of Auckland, 2014.
- Holt KR, Haavik H, Lee AC, et al. Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care to Improve Sensorimotor Function Associated With Falls Risk in Older People: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2016.
- Weigel PA, Hockenberry J, Bentler SE, et al. The comparative effect of episodes of chiropractic and medical treatment on the health of older adults. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2014;37(3):143-54.
- Weigel PA, Hockenberry JM, Wolinsky FD. Chiropractic use in the Medicare population: prevalence, patterns, and associations with 1-year changes in health and satisfaction with care. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2014;37(8):542-51.