In Part 1, I wrote about why the context of a fall matters. Not every fall tells the same story, and our response should be guided by understanding what actually happened, not by fear.
The paradox here is correct — trying to prevent falls by reducing activity can actually increase future fall risk through deconditioning. It's the kind of counterintuitive system dynamic that looks obvious once pointed out but is easy to miss when you're in the safety-first frame.
Great discussion about the perception of falling, risk factors, and how an event can have a ripple effect to others.
It kills me to hear ‘Now that I have osteo, I have to stop since I can’t afford to fall.’ Exactly the group who needs strength and balance exercise most!
The paradox here is correct — trying to prevent falls by reducing activity can actually increase future fall risk through deconditioning. It's the kind of counterintuitive system dynamic that looks obvious once pointed out but is easy to miss when you're in the safety-first frame.
Great discussion about the perception of falling, risk factors, and how an event can have a ripple effect to others.
It kills me to hear ‘Now that I have osteo, I have to stop since I can’t afford to fall.’ Exactly the group who needs strength and balance exercise most!
Your article contains so many important points and we need to continue these kinds of conversations. Well said.