Worried About Slipping and Falling ThisWinter?
A Trip to the Physical Therapist Might Help
a car crash victim in learning to walk again. These cases are inspiring, but they leave out half of the story about what PT can do. Not only can physical therapists help people recover from injuries, but they can also prevent them by guiding patients through exercises to improve their balance, strength, and flexibility. Physical therapists are movement experts with a keen insight into how the muscles in your body work together. Identifying your weak spots and strengthening them with targeted exercises can help give you the coordination and agility you need to stay on your feet in slippery or icy conditions. A licensed physical therapist can customize a workout specifically for you, but you can also start improving your balance today with simple at-home exercises. ChoosePT.com is a great resource and offers guides to easy workouts like marching in place, standing on one leg, and walking heel to toe. To learn more about which exercises will help you the most, reach out to a physical therapist for some advice.
When was the last time you slipped and fell on a patch of ice? If your immediate thought was “last winter,” then you’ve probably been dreading the arrival of this year’s snowy walkways and frozen parking lots. We don’t blame you! Slipping and falling can be dangerous, especially for older people. According to the National Council on Aging, emergency departments treat more than 2.8 million fall-related injuries every year, and falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries among older adults. Those are some pretty scary statistics, no matter your age. So, what can you do to protect yourself? Well, apart from wearing nonslip shoes and watching where you walk, one of the best ways to keep yourself safe from falls is by improving your balance, and a physical therapist can help.
Usually when physical therapy makes the news, it’s because a therapist helped a famous athlete recover from an injury or assisted
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CAROLYN HAGY FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM INC.
“Figure skating is an incredible sport that teaches work ethic, artistry, and dedication. I have been a figure skater since I was 12 years old, and I have loved every minute. However, figure skating is one of the most expensive sports and also lacks diversity. Figure Skating in Harlem is a program that helps young girls transform their lives by teaching confidence, leadership, and academic achievement by providing figure skating opportunities for girls of color. I chose this charity because I would love to see more diversity in this sport that I have come to love, and I know that this program is very meaningful for these girls.” –Carolyn
Carolyn had a major surgery that kept her from doing the activities she loved, including figure skating. Carolyn is getting close to the end of therapy, is back to figure skating, and has overcome a lot during her PT. She has always completed PT with a positive attitude and is a pleasure to work with. We wish her the best during her final year of high school and wherever she ends up in the future!
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