Fall Prevention: Take Steady Steps This Autumn

Because the only thing falling should be the leaves

Fall prevention is a hot topic in healthcare as falls are the leading cause of death in persons over 65. The good news is that the best way to prevent falls is with activity and exercise.

At Audia PT, we asses and improve a persons walking and balance to prevent falls.

The World Falls Guidelines recommends balance and fall risk assessment once per year in older adults as many falls and fall risk factors are preventable.

from World Falls Guidelines https://worldfallsguidelines.com

Physical therapists are in a key position to identify risk factors early and train individuals to be stronger, have better balance, improve mobility and reduce risk of an accident. That’s why at Audia PT we are starting a free balance and fall risk screening program .

Fall Risk Assessment

The fall risk assessment includes a battery of research proven outcome measures to assess the risk factors of falls. This includes leg strength, walking speed, walking endurance, single leg balance, and balance confidence (yes, low balance confidence is one of the leading causes of falls).

During our complimentary 30-minute fall risk assessment, we will address your concerns and conduct targeted screenings to identify specific areas of strength and balance that can be improved to help reduce your risk of falling.

Through targeted strength and balance training guided by the safe supervision of an AudiaPT physical therapist, older adults can improve mobility, enhance stability, and reduce their risk of falls.

Book your complimentary 30 minute fall risk assessment here