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STRONG BALANCE, STRONG CONFIDENCE
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Our Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body
Did you know that falls are among the biggest risks to older adults? As we age, we go through several physical, cognitive, and sensory changes that can significantly impact our balance. An impaired balance means a higher chance of falling–and a higher chance of falling makes it more likely that you might suffer a severe injury. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to improve your balance, no matter your age. At Reddy-Care, we offer dedicated fall prevention plans to address your fall-related risk factors. We’ll help you improve your strength, balance, and stability to stay healthy and active throughout your golden years! To illustrate just how important a good fall prevention plan is, we want to share the stories of two patients, whom we’ll call Janice and Carol. Janice underwent a dedicated fall prevention plan; Carol didn’t. STRONG BALANCE, STRONG CONFIDENCE
Unfortunately, Carol’s insurance limited how frequently she could see a physical therapist, and rehabilitating her hip injury was her primary concern. While we did work with her to restore her strength and balance to where it was before her injury, she ran out of sessions before we could develop it further. However, perhaps the biggest issue for Carol was that her fall and subsequent injury really shook her confidence. While she felt safe performing exercises in our clinic, she worried about performing them at home, fretting that she would injure herself–or worse, fall again. As a result, she sank back into her sedentary lifestyle, which only worsened her arthritis symptoms and made it more likely that she would fall again. If we’d been able to continue working with Carol, we could have improved her physical balance and helped build her confidence, too. How do we know this? Because it’s what happened with Janice.
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Carol’s Story: Shaken Confidence and One Bad Injury
Carol was 68 when she first visited us. Although she’d been fairly active when she was younger, she developed knee osteoarthritis in her early 60s, which led to her becoming much more sedentary. Her pain and restricted mobility caused her to fall and break her hip, and she worked with us on her rehabilitation. We were understandably concerned about Carol’s fall risk, as she met several of the criteria:
• A history of falls (falling once doubles the likelihood that you’ll fall again)
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• Weak legs and core
• Knee pain and impaired gait from osteoarthritis
MOVE SAFELY WITH THE SOLO STEP HARNESS
Experience Safer, More Confident Movement with the Solo Step Harness System At Reddy-Care, we’re committed to giving our patients every advantage when it comes to balance, gait, and strength rehabilitation. That’s why our Farmingdale and Great Neck locations proudly offer the Solo Step Track & Harness System - a state-of-the-art tool designed to help you move with confidence while staying completely safe. The Solo Step features a secure, ceiling-mounted aluminum track connected to a comfortable full-body harness. This setup allows patients to participate in challenging therapy activities without the fear of falling, giving them the freedom to push their limits while staying fully supported. Our therapists use the Solo Step to safely guide patients through a wide range of functional activities, including sit-to-stand practice, walking, stair training, balance exercises, and navigating uneven surfaces. Patients can even practice tasks such as walking backward or closing their eyes; activities that would normally pose a high fall risk, while remaining securely harnessed. By removing the fear of falling, the Solo Step helps patients build strength, coordination, and independence more quickly. Many individuals report feeling more confident and motivated as they experience movement in ways they haven’t been able to in months or even years. If you or a loved one is working to overcome gait, balance, or mobility challenges, the Solo Step system may be the perfect addition to your rehabilitation plan. Ask our team at the Farmingdale or Great Neck office how this innovative technology can support your recovery journey.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Happy holidays from Reddy Care! May this season bring you comfort, well-being, and renewed strength. Thank you for allowing us to support your journey toward better health.
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WHAT IS VESTIBULAR THERAPY, AND HOW CAN IT HELP?
Dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues can significantly disrupt daily life, making even simple tasks challenging. Fortunately, there is a specialized treatment that offers hope: vestibular therapy. Vestibular therapy is a targeted approach designed to alleviate symptoms associated with vestibular disorders. Understanding Vestibular Disorders Vestibular disorders affect the inner ear and brain, which are crucial for maintaining balance and spatial orientation. Common vestibular disorders include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s disease, labyrinthitis, and vestibular neuritis. Symptoms of these conditions can include dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, and nausea, significantly impacting one’s ability to perform everyday activities.
What is Vestibular Therapy? Vestibular therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy focused on alleviating symptoms caused by vestibular disorders. It involves a series of exercises and techniques designed to improve balance, reduce dizziness, and enhance overall function. These exercises target the vestibular system, which includes parts of the inner ear and brain that help control balance and eye movements.
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• MagnaCare • Managed Physical Network/The Empire Plan • Medicare • Metro Plus (only accepted in Bayside) • NALC • No Fault • Northwell Direct MagnaCare • Oscar
• Empire BlueCross BlueShield • Empire BlueCross BlueShield MediBlue • Fidelas (All clinics except North Shore Towers) • GHI (All clinics except North Shore Towers) • Hamaspik • Healthfirst (Accepted in all clinics) • Humana Medicare
• 1199 National Benefit Fund • Aetna (ALL Aetna insurance plans) • Aetna Medicare Plans • Agewell • APWU • Centers Plan for Healthy Living • Cigna • ElderPlan • Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus
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