If you’re at risk for falling, build up your strength with fall prevention therapy from Banner Physical Therapy. Let our licensed experts help you get stronger and reduce the fall risk factors.
The fall prevention physical therapy program from Banner Health helps to keep at-risk patients from falling. The program is designed to include exercises, stretches and more to help strengthen your muscles and help reduce your risk of falling. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls in older adults are a leading cause of injury. Addressing both physical and psychological aspects like fear of falling is crucial for comprehensive fall prevention.
Fall prevention therapy can benefit adults 65 and older who need to improve balance and are at risk of falls. As people get older, it’s important to keep muscles strong and balance steady to prevent falls.
Mainly used to strengthen and improve balance, fall prevention therapy is also used for individuals who live alone and have fallen before. Managing conditions like low blood pressure that may contribute to falls is also an important aspect of the therapy.
Before therapy begins, your doctor may ask about previous falls, conditions that may cause you to fall or your medical background. Addressing where there is loss of strength and where the problems exist is where the journey begins for therapy.
Upon starting fall prevention therapy, you will engage in simple strength training exercises along with balance exercises, both with your physical therapist and at home. These exercises are designed to focus on balance, build up your muscle strength, balance and stability, and utilizing these exercises will help decrease the risk of falls. It's also important to address any fear of falling that may affect your confidence and mobility.
After fall prevention therapy, your body will be stronger, and you will be more aware of potential fall risks. Consider making changes to your environment to make your workplace and home safer. Look at increasing the light in your area, removing home hazards such as loose rugs or cords that may cause you to trip, and keep up on the exercises your therapist prescribed you. The key to reducing the risk of falling is to continue with exercises that help build your strength.
Let Banner Physical Therapy create a personalized fall prevention plan to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. Contact us today to learn more.
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