NEWSLETTER 2024
ADVANCED REHABILITATION, INC. PHYSICAL THERAPY
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Have you noticed that you aren’t quite as steady on your feet as you used to be? Do you find yourself avoiding your favorite activities or sticking close to home because you’re worried you might fall? You don’t have to live in fear: Advanced Rehabilitation offers dedicated fall prevention services to help restore both balance and confidence! Protect Your Independence FIND OUT HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN REDUCE YOUR RISK OF FALLING Feeling Off Ballance? Find your feet again with PT. Click here for more info.
Which of these factors apply to you? • You’re 65 years or older • You’ve fallen before • You’re sedentary • You’ve suffered a stroke
If you’re an older adult, it’s understandable that you might be concerned about falling. Falls are a significant source of injury and hospitalization among seniors. Furthermore, the fear of falling can profoundly impact your quality of life, as many people will avoid physical activity out of a misguided attempt to prevent falling. Fortunately, the team at Advanced Rehabilitation has plenty of experience helping our older patients with fall prevention. We can help you identify and address your specific fall risks, improve your balance and stability, and find ways to get you moving with confidence again. Understanding Your Fall Risk It’s important that every older adult understand their fall risk. Everyone’s risk is different; falls are complex, and multiple factors can contribute to a high risk of falling. The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to suffer a fall. Dr. McKenzie Kohnert, DPT
• You have certain medical conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, or vascular disease • You have impaired mobility • You have impaired vision
What’s Involved in a Fall Prevention Plan? Getting active is one of the best things you can do to reduce your risk of falling. This is why the fear of falling can be so insidious, as it prevents people from engaging in the physical activity that can protect them from falls. For that reason, a good fall prevention plan is actually a plan to help you get more active. We’ll work with you to identify the areas holding you
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