Fall Prevention |
May 2, 2022
These 4 PT methods should be part of your fall risk care plan
While many people can simply pick themselves up after a fall, for many older adults, this isn’t the case. A fall can often result in broken bones, dislocations and other...
Fall Prevention, Work Injury |
January 3, 2022
4 winter safety tips for preventing slips, trips and falls in the workplace
While workplace safety should always be a priority, the winter season presents new challenges when preventing accidents in the workplace. Slips and falls are one of the most common causes...
Fall Prevention |
June 14, 2021
Three conditions that can be risk factors for falls
Think about some of the things that have caused you to fall down. Your mind will probably turn to objects that you’ve tripped over or that patch of ice on...
Fall Prevention, Vestibular Rehab |
December 5, 2020
Discover how physical therapists use exercises for improving balance in seniors
When you’re younger, tripping and falling over isn’t much of a big deal. You might get a scrape or a bruise that is uncomfortable for a short period of time,...
Fall Prevention, Physical Therapy |
June 12, 2019
Two issues a fall prevention program can help you with
Falling down doesn’t sound like a serious issue, but it can be for patients who are 65 or older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that one...
Uncategorized, Blog, Fall Prevention |
April 7, 2017
Strength Training — Critical for Women’s Overall Health
Strength training can help women lower risk of serious disease We all know exercise does a body good, but why does aerobic exercise get all the glory? Don’t get me...
Uncategorized, Blog, Fall Prevention |
February 9, 2017
Learning how to fall
How you can prevent serious injuries by learning the “best” way to fall If a fall is inevitable, you might as well do it gracefully. Rare is the individual...