How Does Spinal Manipulation Impact Fall Risk for Older Adults with Spinal Pain?
Falls are a major concern for the growing global aging population. They can lead to adverse outcomes, including fractures and hospitalisations
Falls are also the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in adults over 65
Chiropractors are clinicians who commonly use spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) to manage spinal pain disorders affecting older individuals
Studies have found that Chiropractors who perform spinal adjustments have found they help older adults with :
- improves markers of sensorimotor function
-and multisensory integration in older adults,
-alleviates neck pain and low back pain,
- and may improve cervicogenic dizziness
A 2024 study found that over a 13-month tracking period, those who received Chiropractic had a reduction in fall risk compared to the general public
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Reference
Trager RJ, Burton WM, Loewenthal JV, Perez JA, Lisi AJ, Kowalski MH, Wayne PM. Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation and Fall Risk in Older Adults With Spinal Pain: Observational Findings From a Matched Retrospective Cohort Study. Cureus. 2024 Oct 24;16(10):e72330. doi: 10.7759/cureus.72330. PMID: 39583476; PMCID: PMC11585376.
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