When you’re young and resilient, falling off a balance board may not be a big deal. But that’s not necessarily the case as you get older. Take actress Brooke Shields, for example. Earlier this year, she fell off a balance board at a New York City gym, broke her right femur, and spent weeks in…
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among the elderly (1). In fact, elderly patients are three times more likely to die following a ground-level fall compared to young adults (2). This is often due to weak bones. The common misconception is that seniors fall and then break their bones, but the sad reality…