In this episode of the MMOA podcast, Dustin Jones interviews Dr. Jake Sosnoff, a faculty dean of research at the University of Kansas, about innovative research on fall training techniques aimed at reducing injuries in older adults.

The conversation covers the background of the research, the study population, the progression of training techniques, key safety measures, and the surprising findings regarding head injuries. Dr. Sosnoff emphasizes the importance of teaching individuals how to fall safely and the psychological benefits of reducing fear of falling.

Relevant Links:

• Dr. Jake Sosnoff's Faculty Profile - https://www.kumc.edu/jsosnoff.html
• Strategies to Minimize Fall-related Injuries in Older Adults at Risk of Falls: The Falling Safely Training Study - https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article-abstract/80/7/glaf076/8115447?redirectedFrom=fulltext

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