http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/08/do-canes-and-walkers-prevent-falls-in-the-elderly.html Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/08/do-canes-and-walkers-prevent-falls-in-the-elderly.html#comment-108926 Brent Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:12:14 +0000 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/?p=39343#comment-108926 One would expect an increase in falls due to the simple fact of increased frequency of mobility. The walking aids allow them to get out more, and with each expedition comes a new risk of falling. The interesting question is whether the increase in mobility was worth the pain and inconvenience of the injury for those who fell. I would bet that the answer is 'yes'... One would expect an increase in falls due to the simple fact of increased frequency of mobility. The walking aids allow them to get out more, and with each expedition comes a new risk of falling. The interesting question is whether the increase in mobility was worth the pain and inconvenience of the injury for those who fell. I would bet that the answer is ‘yes’…

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