Excercises such as tai chi and yoga can improve balance and reduce fall risk, vital since more than 1 in 4 people over 65 fall each year.

Alexandra Narvaez, DPT, of Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s, shares insights on assessing general balance and fall risk in this Community Connection segment. She explains how factors such as age, ...

Pediatric falls in hospital settings represent a significant yet largely preventable patient safety challenge. Falls can result in pain, injury and prolonged hospital stays, while also imposing ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

Each year, more than one in four adults 65 years and older experience a fall. Nationally, that adds up to 3 million emergency department visits, 1 million hospitalizations and 32,000 deaths. Here in ...