Falls Prevention
Did you know that one in every three Canadians over age 65 will fall at least once in a year?
Best Foot Forward is a public education program developed by the Canadian Chiropractic Association to address the issue of debilitating falls among older Canadians. It’s a grass roots public education program that has the best qualified health professionals in Canada behind it – Canadian chiropractors! Click on any of the files below to view or download your copy of these informative materials.
Brochure
Handouts
- Healthy Aging (PDF)
- Loosen up in your Golden Years (PDF)
- Top 10 Posture Tips for Older Adults (PDF)
- Seated Stretches for Older Adults (PDF)
Materials
- Prevent Falls in the Home (PDF)
- Watch Your Step (PDF)
- Improve Your Strength and Balance (PDF)
- Reduce Your Health Risks (PDF)
- Report on seniors falls in Canada(PDF)
- Berg balance scale (PDF)
- Practitioner’s how-to guide (PDF)