{"id":3287,"date":"2016-11-04T15:13:45","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T15:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/?p=3287"},"modified":"2016-11-04T15:13:45","modified_gmt":"2016-11-04T15:13:45","slug":"protect-yourself-from-falls-this-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/04\/protect-yourself-from-falls-this-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Yourself from Falls This Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One in four older adults suffer from a fall each year.<sup>1 <\/sup>Have you or a loved one fallen in the past year? Did you know that experiencing a fall can double your risk of falling again?\u00a0 Don\u2019t wait until another fall happens.\u00a0 Talk to your health care provider to ask for an assessment of your risk of falling. Be sure to share your history of any recent falls, since there are risks that can lead to increased falling.<\/p>\n<p>Conditions and risk factors that can make you likely to fall: <sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower body weakness<\/li>\n<li>Not getting enough vitamin D (vitamin D deficiency)<\/li>\n<li>Difficulties with walking and balance<\/li>\n<li>Medications can affect balance (E.g. sedatives, antidepressants)<\/li>\n<li>Vision problems<\/li>\n<li>Improper footwear<\/li>\n<li>In home hazards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The good news is that these conditions can be modified to help prevent a fall.\u00a0 Discuss with your health care provider if your medication is affecting your balance.\u00a0 It also may be time to schedule an annual eye exam. Physical therapists can work with individuals to improve strength, balance and coordination through proper exercises.\u00a0 Below is a checklist for your home to make sure you are hazard free:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure the pathway between furniture is wide enough for walkers and wheel chairs<\/li>\n<li>Remove any clutter from the floors and walkways<\/li>\n<li>Keep rooms well lighted<\/li>\n<li>Check for rug hazards and remove from tile, vinyl and wood flooring<\/li>\n<li>Keep electrical cords out of high traffic areas (to avoid tripping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After a fall, the fear of falling can limit your daily activities.\u00a0 Get help now to prevent a fall.\u00a0 At Live Your Life our goal is to prevent falls.\u00a0 We also offer a falls free wellness program to minimize your fall risks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/\">At Live your Life<sup>TM<\/sup><\/a> we offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, personal training, acupuncture, massage therapy, health coaching along with dietary services.<\/p>\n<p>Live Your Life by managing your health and wellness today!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Eva Norman<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>President &amp; Founder<br \/>\nDoctor of Physical Therapy<br \/>\n<strong>Live Your Life <sup>TM<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bringing Physical Therapy &amp; Wellness!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><sup>1<\/sup>CDC, \u201cImportant facts about falls\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/homeandrecreationalsafety\/falls\/adultfalls.html\">http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/homeandrecreationalsafety\/falls\/adultfalls.html<\/a>\u00a0 Accessed October 29, 2016.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One in four older adults suffer from a fall each year.1 Have you or a loved one fallen in the past year? 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