Winter Fall Risk
How to Stay Strong, Stable, & Safe All Winter
Winters in Chicago bring icy sidewalks, snow-covered driveways and slippery parking lots. For people living with osteopenia or osteoporosis, a fall on ice or snow can lead to painful fractures, lengthy recovery, or a loss of independence.
At OsteoSmart, we know that strong muscles, stable balance and core stability are your best defenses against winter falls. That’s why we offer advanced, noninvasive therapies that strengthen the body’s internal support system — not just the surface muscles.
Why Fall Risk Increases With Age (especially in winter)
Cold muscles react more slowly, reducing your ability to catch yourself if you lose balance.
Weaker hips, glutes, and core muscles make it harder to stay upright and steady while walking.
Pelvic floor and spinal stabilizers lose strength, which can affect posture, coordination, and gait.
That’s where PelviPower® and AccuFit™ come in.
PelviPower®
PelviPower uses electromagnetic stimulation to activate deep pelvic floor and core muscles that are essential for posture, balance, and reflexive support — all while you sit comfortably in a session. This technology reaches muscles most traditional exercise can’t reliably activate, helping improve upright posture and reduce fall risk.
AccuFit™
Accufit uses Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) to strengthen major muscle groups like the hips, thighs, and glutes — all key players in balance and gait stability. Because it mimics resistance training without high-impact strain, Accufit is especially helpful for people who may not tolerate traditional strength workouts.
Together, these therapies reinforce the body’s natural support system and reduce fall risk—helping individuals with osteopenia or osteoporosis stay active, independent, and better protected against future fractures.