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Problems with walking increase as we age and are a leading cause of falls and disability in older adults. At least 20% of adults over 65 have problems with walking. This increases to 50% in adults 85 years old and older. Most of these problems with walking are associated with other underlying issues. Problems with walking are not a direct consequence of getting older. Rather, they are the effects of other conditions that become more common and severe with age. Common risk factors for severe problems with walking include advanced age (older than 85) and multiple chronic disease conditions, such as heart disease, arthritis, dementia, stroke, hip fracture, or cancer. Common conditions that contribute to walking problems include the following: 1. Back pain 2. Joint pain and arthritis 3. Diseases of the muscles or bones 4. Poor fitness 5. Problems after orthopedic surgery or stroke 6. Low blood pressure and heart disease 7. Parkinson’s disease 8. Vision or balance problems 9. Fear of falling
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NoraGraebnergrewuponthewestsideofthestate, fell in love with a Marine, got married, and moved far,faraway.Shehas livedallover theUS including: Alabama, Virginia, Florida, Mississippi, Arkansas, California, Texas, Maryland, and Tennessee, plus a year long adventure in Okinawa. She studied to be a Physical Therapist Assistant, graduatingfromSTCCatMemphis in2007.Preview occupations include:architecturaldrafting,hospice volunteering, mothering & domestic bliss. Most recently she finished training as a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and looks forward to furthering her manual therapy skills in strain counterstrain,totalmotionreleaseandcraniosacral therapy. “I like the integrated approach Synergy offers people. It is important that the patient take an Nora Graebner, PTA, GCFP
active role in their health and well-being, working with the therapist rather than just coming into the office to get ‘fixed’. Wellness involves the whole self: mind, body and spirit.” Nora and her husband have recently moved to Spokane for Steve’s retirement. She is looking forward to doingmore outside activities including: snow shoeing, cross country skiing, crewing/ rowing, fly fishing, shooting, hiking, and playing with her boxers. Nora is certified as a lymphedema therapist (CLT) after attending the Academy of Lymphatic Studies (AOLS) in Edmonton, AB. She was trained in complete decongestive therapy (CDT), which includes manual lymph drainage (MLD), compression bandaging, and the management of lymphedema.
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