Archive for August 2017
Falls Prevention – How can Podiatry help?
Did you know that the most common reason for admission to hospital in people aged 65 or over is due to falls related injuries? Every day 133 older Queenslanders have a fall requiring medical attention, even though falls are mostly preventable. That statistic is unbelievable and sadly it is a common story I hear daily…
Read MoreAre Shoes to blame for Falls?
Falls are the primary reason for admission to hospital in people aged 65 years and over. In fact, one in three older people over 65 in the community will have a fall this year. A fall can have a huge impact on your ability to stay independent for longer, and can result in impaired mobility,…
Read MoreSenior’s Foot Health – The Reality of the Aging Foot
Commonly, patients comment to me that they never think about their feet until something goes wrong with them. Many people believe its normal for their feet to hurt. As our feet grow older, they naturally become at risk of problems but painful and uncomfortable feet are not something you have to put up with. A…
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