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Coccyx Injury - Tailbone Trauma


Prevention & Expectations

What can be done to prevent the injury?

To prevent injury to the tailbone, a person should:

  • avoid walking on very slippery surfaces
  • be careful on ice
  • avoid pushing hard against the tailbone during labor
  • A person who is elderly or prone to falls should:

  • avoid any slippery surface
  • make sure there is something to hang onto, such as a railing or grab bar
  • use a cane or walker, if needed
  • wear shoes with soles that provide good traction
  • An exercise program to improve balance may be helpful to elderly individuals or those with inability to move about as easily as others\ \limited movement of arms or legs\ \decrease in strength or control of the muscles and bones\ \abnormal or impaired coordination\ \medical condition requiring bed rest\ ',CAPTION,'Mobility Impairment');" onmouseout="return nd();"> motor impairments.


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