Many of us do not have to look far when it comes to the devastation that falls can have, particularly as we age. We all know the stats: The increase in morbidity and mortality after a hip fracture from an errant step. It is no coincidence that the US has the highest incidence of hip fractures. This has only been made worse, no doubt, by the change in habits that has occurred during the pandemic. When my mother was young, she was a graceful equestrian and diver.
By Ben Pearl, DPM