Defeating a Top Killer: Preventing Falls and Saving Lives

Presentation Summary:

Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional death, claiming lives every day. This presentation equips you with the knowledge and tools to assess balance, determine it's neurological roots, and implement stratgegies to prevent falls and save lives.

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Falls are often referred to as a "silent killer," ranking as the second leading cause of unintentional death worldwide. This session focuses on the critical role balance plays in preventing these deadly incidents, while delving into the underlying neural mechanisms that control balance. Participants will learn to assess whether balance issues stem from central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction or peripheral systems such as the vestibular or proprioceptive systems.

We will review proven methods to assess balance, identify fall risks, and determine whether the root cause lies in central or peripheral neurological dysfunction. Once identified, participants will explore tailored rehabilitation strategies to improve stability and reduce fall risks, whether working with elderly patients, individuals with neurological conditions, or athletes recovering from injury. This presentation provides practical, evidence-based tools to prevent falls, restore balance, and ultimately save lives.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the underlying neural mechanisms of balance, distinguishing between central and peripheral causes.
Assess balance and identify fall risks in diverse patient populations.
Determine whether balance dysfunction stems from central nervous system issues or peripheral systems.
Explore evidence-based fall prevention techniques that save lives.
Implement rehabilitation strategies to improve stability and reduce injury risk.
Integrate practical, life-saving tools and exercises into your clinical practice.

Durations:

Plenary Presentation (<60 minutes), Seminar (1 to 2 hours), Workshop (3 to 4 hours)

CEU Eligiblity:

Clinical Competency, Documentation and Record Keeping, Patient Safety and Consent, Risk Management

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Dr. Matthew Antonucci

Doctor | Educator | Researcher

Dr. Antonucci is an experienced chiropractic neurologist, board certified in functional neurology and multiple sub-specialties, a researcher, and an international lecturer, currently seeing patients out of Minneapolis, MN. He trained extensively under Prof. Frederick R. Carrick, maintains an active private practice with licenses in multiple states, and has provided breakthrough neurorehabilitation and performance training to thousands of patients. He consults with several NFL and NHL franchises on performance training and concussion. His work has been featured on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS, Fox News, and more. He has delivered more than 11,000 hours of presentations, both nationally and internationally, on behalf of the Carrick Institute. Most importantly, he is a loving husband and the father of five amazing boys, whom he hopes to inspire to follow in his footsteps.