Poor Balance Is a Serious Issue We Can Help!
For those above the age of 65, the most dangerous things aren’t a disease or cognitive/musculoskeletal decline — it’s falling. Every year, 1 in 4 elderly people stumble and fall, resulting in a wide array of cascading health problems. It’s a fear that’s on many older folks’ minds, and it’s worth thinking about. What can start as a simple fractured hip can end with potentially fatal complications at the hospital, to say nothing of more serious tumbles that do irreparable damage themselves. The problem is, many elderly patients try to hide their fear of falling — or that they’ve fallen before — from their doctors and loved ones. This means that even in the worst cases, most of them never receive treatment to straighten out their poor balance and prevent recurrent injuries. As a result, patients are twice as likely to fall a second time, often much harder, and with more tragic consequences. Some elderly patients just assume falling is an eventuality as they age, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Falls certainly are scary, but the good news is that the vast majority of falls are totally preventable through physical therapy!
There are many reasons why we start to lose balance as we get older. The vestibular system within our ears begins to degenerate, peculiarities in gait arise from decades of strain, and medications make the whole balancing system go haywire. But whatever the reason, studies show that through a guided exercise program facilitated by trained physical therapists, elderly patients can drastically reduce their risk of falls. At Focus Physical Therapy, we have a team of therapists dedicated to helping elderly patients determine the root cause of poor balance and treating it at the deepest possible level. Through a regimen of simple strength training, a few mobility exercises, and balance activities, we can restore your vestibuler system to its former abilities, allowing you to stride confidently through life without fear of falling.
If you or someone you love suffers from poor balance, give us a call at 949.709.8770 and make your fear a thing of the past!
A delicious and healthy take on the classic Levantine spread, this hummus will brighten up your March Madness snack spread. BEET, MINT, AND RICOTTA HUMMUS
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Ingredients
• 1 garlic clove, grated • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander • Mint leaves, poppy seeds, and olive oil, for garnish
• 1 6-ounce beet (about the size of an adult fist), scrubbed • 1 15 1/2-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/3 cup tahini, well-mixed • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Wrap beet tightly in foil. On a foil-lined baking sheet, roast wrapped beet until fork tender, about 60–70 minutes. 3. While beet is roasting, blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, ricotta, garlic, salt, pepper, and coriander until smooth. 4. Once beet is cool enough to handle, use a paper towel to remove beet skin. Trim root end and cut into small pieces. Add to blender or food processor, and blend until entire mixture is smooth. Add additional salt if desired. 5. Transfer to a shallow bowl, top with garnishes, and serve.
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