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Fall Prevention

7013868990 • February 10, 2022

Fall Prevention

I often see individuals come into physical therapy due to injuries after a fall. So, while we are still waiting for the snow and ice to melt, here are some things we can do to prevent falls for the season.

I have said this in the past, but wearing good shoes is important to assist with preventing falls. There are shoes with the sole made primarily of foam and I have personally found that these can be very slick. This is also true for some dress shoes. Thus, having a pair of shoes with a good rubber sole can assist to prevent falls especially with snow and ice.

Watch where you step. Whether it be outside with snow and ice, or in the house or work, watching where your foot is going can assist to decrease your risk of falls. If you find yourself in a place where it is slick, taking small slow steps and having something sturdy to hold onto can assist to decrease your risk for falls.

For some their balance is already impaired and maybe a fall has already occurred. If this is the case, I often work with individuals to improve their balance. I use functional tests to see where the individual is currently at with balance. Based on their score I can see if they are statistically at a greater risk for having a fall. Then after working together for a while, we will do those tests again to see what progress has been made.

If this interests you, we do offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if this is a good route to take.

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