Fall Prevention Brace at Cortese Foot and Ankle Clinic

WHY DO WE NEED A FALL PREVENTION BRACE?

1. Falls are the leading cause of accidental deaths in the elderly.

2. 3 out 10 Senior Citizens will experience a fall each year.

3. Half of the seniors that fall will fall again.

4. Most fractures among older adults are caused by falls.

5. In 2007 over 18,000 seniors died from unintentional falls.

HOW DOES THE FALL PREVENTION BRACE WORK?

1. Improves balance.

2. Stabilizes the foot and ankle.

3. Stimulates skin receptors providing feedback to the brain.

4. Improves foot clearance reducing the risk of tripping.

5. Can help reduce the risk of falling by 30-60%.

KEY FEATURES

1. Lightweight and easy to put on.

2. No laces or buckles.

3. No hard surfaces

4. Arch Support.

5. Custom made to maximize sensory feedback.

6. Eliminates abnormal motion and weakness around the ankle.

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Cortese Foot and Ankle Clinic
1607 Visa Drive, Suite 5B
Normal, Illinois 61761
(309) 452-3000