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9 5 7 3 2 1 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 for nonfatal injuries in emergency departments in 2013. In older 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. If you have recently sustained a balance-related injury, it is important to seek the help of a physical therapist immediately, in order to avoid additional injuries in the future. It is important to note that you should also contact a physical therapist if you have any of the following symptoms: • Dizziness or vertigo (“spinning” sensations, even when remaining still). • Inability to focus or remain alert. • Double vision or tunnel vision. • Difficulty standing up from a seated position or standing for prolonged periods of time. Physical therapy for decreasing fall risk: Working with a physical therapist is one of the best ways to ensure a decreased risk of falling. At Centra Rehabilitation, your initial physical evaluation may consist of several parts to better determine what your most problematic factors are.Thesemay include vision tests, thinking tests, resting heart rate checks, active heart rate checks, and evaluations of your gait, balance, range of motion, and strength. Based on the results of this evaluation, your physical therapist will design a treatment plan around your specific needs. These plans are aimed first and foremost at reducing your risk of falling, but they will also aid you in improving balance, strength, flexibility, endurance, and overall movement. Some common forms of treatment include: • Pain management. Your physical therapist will want to make sure that your treatment is as comfortable as possible, so you will work together on relieving 5 8 2 9 4 7 8 9 8 6 5 9 n° 229777 - Level Medium 7 3 9 6 2 8 9 4 3 5 4 8 2 3 9 6 7 n° 228310 - Level Medium VISIT A CENTRA LOCATION NEAR YOU! 9 2 5 4 1 4 2 6 8
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