Terumo Medical Corporation’s Upwalk Toe Lifting Socks Help Prevent Falls

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Elderly folks are prone to falls that can result in hip fractures and other injuries. There are a number of reasons for this age related risk, including loss of balance, poor attention, and even deteriorating hearing. So a simple slip from an uneven floor surface is all it takes to come crashing down. Terumo, Japan’s largest medical device maker normally famous for cardiovascular minimally invasive devices and perfusion equipment, wants to help prevent falls with a pair of socks that pull up patient’s toes and help avoid hitting thresholds, floor boards, and anything else protruding above the rest of the floor.

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