Fall Prevention For Seniors-Thoughts From Advance Physical Therapy & Sport Rehab in Lynn

With any luck at all, Winter will soon wave farewell and take its treacherous
weather conditions with it. Just because the season's icy and snowy conditions will ease up, it is important that seniors remain vigilant when it comes to matters pertaining to balance and fall prevention. 

Falls, in particular, present a very serious problem for seniors. Falling is the leading cause of injury deaths among people ages 65 or older. In the United States, one of every three people in the age group falls each year. Of all the fractures from falls, hip fractures cause the greatest number of deaths and lead to the most severe health problems. In our work at Advance Physical Therapy & Sport Rehab in Lynn, we frequently perform balance and risk of fall assessments for seniors among our patients. When speaking with seniors in the community,which we do frequently, we advise them to reduce the risk of falling by maintaining a regular exercise program, making their homes safer by removing tripping hazards and installing grab bars - especially in bathrooms, where most falls occur in the home- and having their doctors review their medications to minimize side effects and interactions.

If you have questions about taking steps to protect yourself or loved ones from falls , please let us know. We're here to help ! While you're at it, stop by and follow us on Twitter -  http://www.twitter.com/advanceptsr