Conscious and Equilibrium: Preventing Foot Trauma

One prevalent cause is falls, especially in the senior population. "People fall," and when elderly people fall, they often break a hip or have brain damage, which causes their health to deteriorate quickly. We therefore wish to exert every effort to halt those falls. "We treat many fall patients among our trauma patients, "Furthermore, it seems that after falling, patients keep falling. But a few simple precautions can prevent a lot of falls.

Talk to Your Doctor about Your Prescriptions

Certain medications, such as those used to treat nerve pain and blood pressure, might cause drowsiness or dizziness. Other substances, such as anticoagulants, raise the risk of bleeding. In addition, certain drug combinations increase the risk of falling. As a result, discuss your prescriptions with your doctor and determine whether you need to take them all.

Work on Your Balance and Strength

Practice getting into and out of chairs, stand on one foot with help close by when needed, do band exercises while seated, and stretch to increase your range of motion a few times a day. If you need a little extra help or supervision, physical therapy, home health visits, and community fitness groups could be a great place to start. Standing up off the ground by yourself is a great goal and a reliable indicator of your overall strength and balance.

Look into Your Eyes

An outdated prescription increases your risk of stumbling and falling, wearing progressives or bifocals when walking outside since they might occasionally make it more difficult to spot potential tripping risks-instead, choose distance-only spectacles.

Increasing Home Security

 Making a few small changes can drastically lower the risk of falls in your home. Remove all wires and area rugs from walkways. Put grab bars in the bathtub, shower, and adjacent to the toilet. Install a non-slip mat in the shower or bathtub. Check for railings on both sides of any steps. Place items where you can easily access them without assistance. Better lighting will always make you see better, and seeing better lowers your chance of falling.

Step Outside, but Proceed with Caution

"People of all ages see a lot of falls from ice and curbs this time of year." Keep your hands free of objects by carrying a crossbody bag or backpack and donning low-heeled shoes for better traction. Using rock salt is also crucial for defrosting frozen, difficult places.