Health + Fitness Newsletter
ARE YOU AT RISK FOR FALL- RELATED INJURY? GET BACK ON YOUR FEET WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
Did you know that 1/3 of the population over 65 falls each year? Every 11 seconds, an older adult is rushed to the emergency room for a fall. Every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 2.5 million adults were treated fornonfatal injuries inemergencydepartments in2013. Inolder adults, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries. Most people don’t think about keeping their balance in shape until it is too late and they suffer a harsh fall. The good news is that most falls can easily be prevented, simply by the regular exercising of your balance system. If you have recently sustainedabalance-related injury, it is importanttoseek thehelpofaphysical therapist immediately, in order to avoid additional injuries in the future. It is important tonote thatyoushouldalsocontactaphysical therapist ifyouhave any of the following symptoms:
injury? If so, contact Accelerate Therapy today so we can help you figure out the root of your problem and treat it accordingly. AM I AT RISK OF FALLING? Some people have a higher risk of falling than others. Certain risk factors include:
• Diabetes. • Previousstrokeorheartattack. • Arthritisoralternative jointpain. • Problems with vision. • Problems with walking or staying balanced. • Fatigue. • Overall poor health.
• Advanced age. • Being female.
• Living a sedentary life. • Previous history of falls. • Vertigo or dizziness. • Parkinson’s disease. • Alzheimer’s disease. • Heart disease.
• Nausea or vomiting • Arm or leg weakness
• Dizziness or vertigo (“spinning” sensations, even when remaining still) • Inability to focus or remain alert • Double vision or tunnel vision
• Abnormal eye movements • Difficulty standing up from a seated position or standing for prolonged periods of time
Your physical therapist will assess your medical history to determine how manyrisk factors toward fallingyoumayhave.Theywilleducateyouonwhat 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.
Doyou frequentlynoticean imbalance,dizziness,orunsteadiness thatmakes you feelas ifyoumay falloveratanygiven time?Haveyousuffered froma fall in thepast?Areyouworried thatyoumaybeatriskofsustaininga fall-related
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