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Postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis have a 21 percent greater risk for fractures and a 27 percent greater risk for falls than women of similar ages, but without osteoarthritis, Medscape News reported November 7, 2011. In this study, presented in Chicago at the American College of Rheumatology 2011 Annual Meeting, researchers analyzed existing data [...] Each September 23, the nation observes National Falls Prevention Awareness Day—a day and effort by the National Council on Aging to prevent and reduce falls among older Americans. [...] A review of scientific studies conducted on the health benefits of tai chi for older people shows the deep breathing and relaxed, gentle movements of tai chi improve balance and psychological health. [...] September 23 is the third annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) urges older adults to take a moment to complete its room-by-room checklist to identify and repair possible fall hazards in their homes and begin an exercise plan to reduce chances of falling and risk of injury. (http://www.moveforwardpt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Home-Safety-Checklist1.pdf) According to the [...] |
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