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How To Avoid Tripping And Falling By Wearing The Best Fitting Shoes For High Arches

3 in 10 Seniors Fall Each Year
Steps you can take now to help avoid tripping and falling.
With your doctor |In your home |And personal careWhy be concerned
about falling?
Falls and fall related injuries are the leading cause of accidental
deaths in older people
Half of seniors who fall, will fall again within a year


40% of nursing home residents fall each year, some more than once
Nearly half of the seniors who fall reduce their activity.after a fall
Most fractures among older adults are caused by falls

In 2007 over 18,000 seniors died from unintentional fall injuriesThe
importance of addressing risk factors that lead to falls


The likelihood of tripping and falling should not be ignored or taken

lightly. Tripping and falling or losing your balance — due to existing
medical conditions such as muscle weakness or loss of feeling

(neuropathy) — can have lasting and sometimes fatal results. Returning
to normal activity after a fall often takes weeks or months of care
and physical therapy to alleviate the pain associated with hip, knee
or head injury.


Helping to reduce the risk of falling by making your home safe while
providing additional support for weakened muscles is significantly
easier than recovering from a fall-related injury and it's pain free.
Taking time now to avoid falls may help preserve your quality of life
in the long term. And it all starts with a visit to your doctor...Be
prepared when you visit your primary care physician:

Provide your doctor with a list of your prescriptions and over-the-
counter medication, including supplements, and ask if any have
possible side effects that may cause dizziness or affect your balance
Ask about any health conditions that concern you as they may have a
direct effect on your balance and manner of walking
Make note of, and tell your doctor, of any falls or near falls you may
have had in your home or when involved in an out-of-home activity Tips
to help you prevent or reduce falling 1. Make your home safer

Remove loose items (like scatter rugs, papers, books, clothes, boxes,
shoes) from stairs and walkways
Place double-sided tape or slip-resistant backing under rugs or do not
use rugs at all
Put grab bars next to toilet and inside the tub/shower and place a
non-skid mat in the tub

Use a raised toilet seat or one with armrests
In shower/tub, bathe sitting down on a strong plastic seat and use a
hand-held shower nozzle
Make sure your rooms are brightly lighted
Put staircase lights on before walking up or down them
Use night-lights in hallways, bedrooms and bathrooms2. Start a planned
and ongoing exercise program

With your doctor's approval and direction, begin and 3. Pay attention
to your feet

Have your feet checked by a podiatrist at least once a year — this is
especially important if you have diabetes
Ask your podiatrist for additional ways to reduce your chances of
falling
Examine your feet daily. Look for bruising, inflammation or sores

Wear comfortable, well-fitted shoes

If your feet are in pain, your chances of failing increase 4. Have

your vision evaluated

Poor vision can increase your chances of falling

Protect and care for your eyes with a yearly eye exam from an eye

doctor

You may have an eye condition that limits your vision, making walking
on uneven surfaces or into unseen obstacles a cause for falling Are
you at risk for falling? How does the Moore Balance Brace (MBB)
address muscle weakness and gait instability to help prevent falling?

The MBB...

Stabilizes the foot in the presence of weakness and fatigue
Stimulates skin receptors providing feedback to the brain
Provides ankle support, improving balance and helps avoid falls by
reducing postural sway
Improves foot clearance reducing the risk of tripping The MBB is the
first ankle foot orthosis (AFO) designed by a physician for those at
risk for failing. Easy to put on. Lightweight. Designed to maximize
balance and support.Key Features of the MBB

Easy to put on

Light-weight

Custom made to maximize somatosensory feedback

Posterior leaf designed to aid in foot clearance

Velcro latching for easy closure

Eliminates abnormal motion, supporting the ankle

No hard surfaces

Cushion is built into the footplate

Arch support


 The MBB is custom made in America.


It fits into most supportive shoes without needing to increase the
size of the shoe. Your doctor can recommend shoes that can help

improve
balance and that can easily accommodate the Moore Balance Brace.

Stabilizes the foot in the presence of weakness and fatigue.