Rehab + Exercise at Home Best for Hip Fracture Recovery
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Hip Fracture Recovery Better If You Are Healthy (Video)
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Hip Fracture Recovery Better If You Are Healthy
Seniors who have a hip fracture or another serious fall injury are significantly more likely to recover if they had little or no disabilities before the accident, according to a new study. Researchers from the Yale School of Medicine assessed more than 100 seniors who had fallen within the past...
Joint Replacement Increases Stroke Risk Fourfold (VIDEO)
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Hip Replacement Increase Stroke Risk Fourfold
Individuals who underwent a total hip replacement had at least four times the risk of suffering a stroke in the weeks immediately following, a Dutch study reported. Researchers say more cautious monitoring after such a procedure is warranted. Hip replacement patients showed nearly five times the rate of ischemic stroke...
The Best Exercises and Nutrition for Healthy Bones and Joints
åÊ Hip health is important, since hip problems are a frequent cause of mobility issues and disability in adults. Taking measures to keep bones and joints healthy and strong can help prevent hip osteoarthritis, which affects one of every four adults, as well as reducing risk of developing osteoporosis, which...