NEWSLETTER November, 2019
GET BACK ON YOUR FEET WITH STAR PHYSICAL THERAPY!
• Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, & Heart disease. • Diabetes. • Previous stroke or heart attack. • Arthritis or alternative joint pain. • Problems with vision. • Problems with walking or staying balanced. • Fatigue.
Fall Risks with Matt Slimming, PT, DPT (continued from cover) The good news is that most falls can easily be prevented, simply by the regular exercising of your balance
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system. If you have recently sustained a balance-related injury, it is important to seek the help of a physical therapist immediately, inorder toavoidadditional injuries in the future. It is important to note that you should also contact a physical therapist if you have any of the following symptoms: • Dizziness or vertigo (“spinning” sensations, even when remaining still). • Nausea or vomiting. • Arm or leg weakness. • Abnormal eye movements. • Difficulty standing up from a seated position or standing for prolonged periods of time. Am I at risk of falling? Some people have a higher risk of falling than others. Certain risk factors include: • Inability to focus or remain alert. • Double vision or tunnel vision.
Your physical therapist will assess your medical history to determine how many risk factors toward falling you may have. They will educate you on what these factors mean, as well as steps you can take to decrease your risk. After this, they will perform a thorough physical evaluation to figure out what the best treatment plan for you will be. Physical therapy for decreasing fall risk: Working with a physical therapist is one of the best ways to ensure a decreased risk of falling. This is supported through a 2018 study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, titled “Association of Long-Term Exercise Training with Risk of Falls, Fractures, Hospitalizations, and Mortality in Older Adults.” This meta-analysis focused on 40 long-term randomized clinical trialsof21,868participants.Thestudydemonstrated a significantly decreased risk of falling among the patients by implementing daily balance-based exercises. The researchers of the study conclude, “Long-term exercise, particularly moderate intensity, multicomponent training with balance exercises, performed 2 to 3 times per week, appears to be a safe and effective intervention for reducing the risk of being a faller/injurious faller in older populations.” Are you unsteady? Have you fallen in the last year? Are you worried about falling? If so, contact Star Physical Therapy today so we can help you figure out the root of your problem and treat it accordingly.
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• Advanced age. • Being female.
• Living a sedentary life. • Previous history of falls. • Vertigo or dizziness.
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