Don't fall for hip fractures.

BONE fracture prevention; TREATMENT of fractures; WALKING; RISK factors of fractures; HIP joint injury prevention; HIP joint injury treatment; AGE distribution; CONVALESCENCE; POSTURAL balance; EXERCISE; ACCIDENTAL falls; BONE fractures; HIP joint injuries; LIGHTING; PATIENT safety; REHABILITATION; SWIMMING; TAI chi; THERAPEUTICS; VISION testing; YOGA; DISEASE complications; INJURY risk factors

The article discusses the importance of preventing falls in the prevention of hip fractures in men. Topics covered include the findings of a study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that falls account for 95 percent of hip fractures and recommendations to avoid falls which include moderate-intensity exercise such as swimming, yoga and tai chi, impaired balance caused by medications.