Prevention
Labels Fractures
Children, adolescents, and young adults can reduce their risk of fractures
by:
dangers of fractures resulting from falls:
by:
- Wearing proper protective gear for athletic activities and following
appropriate safety measures. - Eating a nutritious diet rich in calcium.
- Avoiding overexercising and overly restrictive diets. Many female
athletes develop stress fractures as a result of trying to lose more
weight than is healthy for them. - Not smoking. Smoking slows down the process of bone healing
after a fracture. - Wearing properly fitting shoes, and replacing athletic shoes as soon
as the soles begin to wear unevenly.
dangers of fractures resulting from falls:
- A safety inspection of the house or apartment, checking for slippery
floors, the lack of hand rails on stairs or in the bathroom,
poor lighting, loose rugs, and other features that may increase the
risk of falls. - Asking the doctor whether any medications that are prescribed
have drowsiness or loss of coordination as side effects. - Being very careful about alcohol intake. Alcohol can not only
make people dizzy or lose their balance but also encourage risky
behaviors that increase the risk of a fall. - Wearing shoes with low heels that fit properly, and avoiding
walking around the home in stocking feet or loose slippers. - Keeping bones strong by getting enough calcium and
vitamin D, and exercising regularly. Women should have a
bone density test every few years according to their doctor’s
recommendations. - Practicing balance exercises at home to improve flexibility as well
as balance. - Asking the doctor about hip padding. Some doctors recommend it
as a way to lower the risk of a hip fracture if the person does fall.
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