Older people commonly incur injuries after falls and, are more likely to have osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis weakens the bones, increasing the likelihood of breaks and fractures after falls.
Osteoarthritis
Information on Osteoporosis
Preventing Falls Advice
Non-urgent advice: How to contact
If you’d like to speak to a member of the First Contact Practitioners (Physiotherapy) team, you can do so by calling either practice and advising the reception team.
If you are a patient at Leatside Health Centre Contact Leatside and speak to your practice
If you are a patient at Veor Surgery Contact Veor and speak to your practice