Category: Falls Free
Osteoporosis: Risk Factors and Symptoms
Osteoporosis is defined as a degenerative, metabolic bone disorder that manifests in adulthood1. Studies show that 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass.1 It is a serious and silent disease that is responsible for 2 million broken bones …
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Get Back Into Balance
Your physical therapist can play a big role in helping you maintain or improve your balance as you age. Unfortunately, falls are becoming increasingly common in adults age 65 and over. Just because they’re common, doesn’t mean they’re inevitable though. …
Read PostDo You Know Your Movement Vital Signs?
Most people think of heart rate or blood pressure when they think of vital signs. It is common to use numbers to quantify health and risk of disease. The American Heart Association encourages people to “know their numbers” referring to …
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Fall Prevention
Do you ever feel unsteady on your feet? Have you fallen before or afraid to fall again? You are not alone! Falls are not uncommon among older adults. Each year, about 3 million people have treated for fall-related injuries who …
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8 Ways to Prevent Falling
Did you know falls are the number one cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in adults 65 years and older? Or that one in every three older adults fall every single year? 1 If you have a special older adult …
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March is Traumatic Brain Injury Month
Did you know that according to The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), falls are a leading cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)?1 Falls also account for the largest number of Traumatic Brain Injury related visits to the emergency room and …
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