Fall Prevention Program
In his 1994 textbook, the gerontologist Bernard Isaacs states “It takes a child one year to acquire independent movement and 10 years to acquire independent mobility. An older person can lose both in a day”
We all know people who have had falls that have very negatively affected their lives. And, we’ve all heard the statistics.
- Every year almost 40% of people over the age of 70 fall at least once.
- One in 5 of these falls results in serious injury
- In the U.S., this translates to 36 million falls, 8 million injuries, 3 million visits to the emergency room, 900,000 hospitalizations, and 300,000 fractured hips.
- Nearly 25% of the people who fracture their hip will be dead in one year, and 50% of them will be unable to return to their prior level of function.
I don’t want you to be included in these statistics! Fortunately, there’s something we can do together to make that possible.
While there are a percentage of falls that occur because of medication, visual issues, and various neurological causes, most occur because of issues related to: age-related declines in strength, balance, and the flexibility/strength/structure and neurological health of your feet.
Fortunately, using a series of evidence-based assessments these weaknesses can be measured and quantified. Once we’ve found your specific issues we can put together a series of customized exercises that you can use to strengthen your hips, legs, feet and balance. In doing so, you can very significantly decrease your chance of falling and becoming a statistic.
We usually do this over two office visits. During the first visit we go through your history, do and exam and other testing. On the second visit we review all of your exercises.
I understand that it’s nearly impossible for anyone to remember a series of exercises that we review in the office. To avoid that pitfall, I use a library of exercise videos to prescribe corrective rehab exercises to my patients. After your assessment I’ll send you a group of online videos so you have references for all of your exercises.
Our Team
Dr. Charno is amazing. I feel like I should wait to review until I have had more than one appointment, but as someone who has had almost 40 years of chiropractic care, I know when I have found someone great. Dr. Charno is not only knowledgeable, experienced and talented, but has a powerful healing demeanor. I have seen countless doctors for my MS, but after one session I feel better than I have in years.
Nora P
A talented healer, and a great listener. I've known Dr. Charno for decades, and am thrilled that he has relocated his practice to the Mid-Hudson Valley. He treated me yesterday using Graston technique, and it really helped sooth and release a nagging muscle injury. His practice is part of the lovely Izlind Wellness Center in Rhinebeck.
Will H
Dr. Charno is hands down the best chiropractor I’ve been to. He genuinely cares about his patients and takes extra time to ask questions, understand pain, and develop action plans to relieve symptoms. He’s open minded and looks at issues from all angles, performing informed adjustments and following up with workouts and stretches to reinforce them. He is personable, caring, and an all-around wonderful doctor. I would recommend him to anyone!
Tessa Z
Dr. Charno has literally gotten me through months of quarantine. His online strength training classes have me stronger and healthier than I was six months ago. When it became possible, I began seeing him in his office and found a comprehensive and holistic approach to chiropractic. His treatment is state of the art and includes specific exercises to reinforce the adjustment. He always follows up with online exercise reminder videos. Bottom line is that Dr. Charno is a caring, effective, healer.
Amy H
I have stated to Dr. Charno that prehab for joint replacement should indicate strength training just as rehab requires physical therapy. Dr. Charno has the expertise of Chiropractic and sports injuries. I am looking forward to becoming a Dr. Charno Chiropractor patient!
Jane B
I have MS, scoliosis, and a lot of wear and tear from being a gymnastics coach for many years. Needless to say, I have a lot of issues. Dr. Charno has not only met my challenges with ease, but has changed my life. Because of him I am no longer in constant pain. I even stopped having to use a cane since seeing him regularly. If I ever have to move, I hope it is commutable to Rhinebeck so that I can forever see Dr. Russell Charno for chiropractic care.
Nora P
I suffered years of degenerating function. One visit to Russell Charno, DC, restored at least 70% of my mobility. Unlike other chiropractic offices, this doc only sees one patient at a time. My appointments are always intensive, more than an hour and 100% hands-on. I have experienced ongoing improvement. I now take CrossFit classes because I have my mobility back.
Maria C