Can You Get Up Off The Floor
Ask yourself, can you get up off the floor? This is an important question to ask, especially if you are an adult over 50. Why do you ask? Because if you cannot get up off…
Ask yourself, can you get up off the floor? This is an important question to ask, especially if you are an adult over 50. Why do you ask? Because if you cannot get up off…
What is so important about addressing balance concerns? Great questions…Here’s why… Balance tends to decline as people age due to not challenging the balance system as much as was done in younger years. In addition,…
Now that we are firmly in winter, it is appropriate to talk about steps you can take to protected yourself while shoveling snow. It is important to make sure you are safe and avoid potential…
When beginning a new exercise program (especially if you are “newer” to exercise) it is important to take it slow. Beginning a new type of exercise by jumping in with max effort is not wise.…
Every year, nearly 3 million people experience a fall related injury requiring medical attention. Now the medical attention could be as simple as a quick assessment for a superficial bump or scrape. However, falls could…
The recent snow/ice here in the Northeast made me think about the topic of fall prevention. Even as the weather changes (for the better?), we need to prevent falls especially as a person ages. Data…
In my clinic I routinely see patients after falls. Some of these falls are preventable, and I want everyone to know how important balance and fall prevention is. Also why balance should be addressed and not ignored. The…
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