Falls are a major health risk for seniors and elderly due to age-related declines in balance, often resulting in severe shoulder injuries such as dislocations, fractures, or deep soft tissue tears. Unlike younger individuals, seniors frequently face decreased bone density and muscle loss (sarcopenia), which worsen shoulder injuries and significantly prolongs the healing process. Without proper support, the injured shoulder is highly vulnerable to secondary micro-trauma, potentially leading to chronic inflammation or adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Therefore, stable and continuous arm immobilization and arm support is essential; an arm sling effectively offsets the downward pull of gravity, restricts improper movement, and creates the critical foundation for fragile tissues to heal safely before progressing into rehabilitation and recovery.
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