Fracture Prevention: Anticipating A Fall Is The Best Defense

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Fracture Prevention Anticipating A Fall Is The
Best Defense

• Brian M. Franklin, MS, ATC
• University Orthopaedics
• Atlanta, Georgia

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Fragility Fractures

• Falls Have Been Proven To Be The 1 Cause

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The 1 Cause Of A Fall Is Loss Of Muscle
Strength!
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Causes Of Falls

• Accidental
• Vestibular
• Cardiovascular
• Accumulation Of Injury Weakens Musculoskeletal
  System

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Predisposing Injury

• Mechanical Arthritis
• Ankle, Knee, Hip or Back Injury
• Biological Arthritis
• Neurological Injury or Disease
• Motion Loss

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Mechanism of Fall Prevention

• Hip Knee Flexion Control
• Ankle Control
• The Key is
• MUSCLE STRENGTH

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The Landing

• Surface
• Effect of Osteoporosis
• Body Weight
• Positive Less Incidence Of Osteoporosis
• Negative More Energy In Fall

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Keys To Preventing Fragility Fractures
Retirement Planning Strengthening Health
Portfolio
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Prevention of Accidents

• Environmental Assessment
• Home Inside and Out
• Recreational Playgrounds

Know your Surroundings!
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Standard Preventive Medicine by Internist

• Early Recognition and Treatment of Vestibular and
  Cardiovascular Causes of Dizziness
• Healthy Diet

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Early and Complete Treatment of Ongoing Lower
Extremity Injuries
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• Early Repair of Knee Ligament Injuries
• Early Joint Replacement
• Preventive Bracing For Arthritis, Instability or
  Neurological Disorders
• Recovery Of Motion Loss

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Fall Training Strategies

• Anticipated vs. Unanticipated Factors
• Expected vs. Unexpected Factors
• Focus On Muscle Strength
• Balance Training
• Increasing Flexibility
• Use of Walking Aids

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Management of Osteoporosis

• Early Detection and Treatment for Men and Women
• Weight Bearing Strength Exercises
• Circuit Training, Water Aerobics, Swimming and
  Cycling not as effective as Walking for
  Maintenance of Bone Mass

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Safe Exercise!Safe Exercise!Safe Exercise!
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What Types Of Exercise are Beneficial Safe

• Step Aerobics
• Water Aerobics
• Walking
• Tai Chi
• Dancing
• Hiking
• Resistance Training

These are Great for Strengthening Bones!
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High Risk Exercises For Individuals with
Osteoporosis

• Running/Jogging
• Basketball
• Skiing
• Tennis
• Bowling

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Anticipate the Risks and Participate in the
Prevention!
Thank You!