By Dr Danica Newbold, B.HSci (Chiro), M.ClinChiro, Ad.Dip Myo. Certified Cox® Technic Chiropractor and Myotherapist. DID YOU KNOW? One in three people over the age of 65 fall each year, increasing to one in two people over the age of 80.Falls can have serious...
By Dr Danica Newbold, B.HSci (Chiro), M.ClinChiro, Ad.Dip Myo. Certified Cox® Technic Chiropractor and Myotherapist. DID YOU KNOW? Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury (1). Many falls are preventable, and we are...
By Dr Danica Newbold, B.HSci (Chiro), M.ClinChiro, Ad.Dip Myo. Certified Cox® Technic Chiropractor and Myotherapist. Fall injuries are common, particularly among those over the age of 65. Falls are now considered the leading cause of unintentional injury and death in...
By Dr Danica Newbold, B.HSci (Chiro), M.ClinChiro, Ad.Dip Myo. Certified Cox® Technic Chiropractor and Myotherapist. As we age, there is often associated deterioration in our balance, strength and coordination, putting older adults at more significant risk of falls,...
By Dr Danica Newbold, B.HSci (Chiro), M.ClinChiro, Ad.Dip Myo. Certified Cox® Technic Chiropractor and Myotherapist. As a nation, Australia is ageing. As of June 30 2020, 4.2 million people (16% of Australia's total population) are 65 and older(1). Ageing comes with...