According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
- One in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year
- Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults
- Falling once doubles your chances of falling again
- Falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more than 27,000 deaths.
Falls, with or without injury, greatly affect a person’s quality of life. Falls or fear of falling, often result in limited activity and social engagement, further physical decline, depression, social isolation, and feelings of helplessness.
Conditions that increase risk of falls include lower body weakness, difficulties with walking and balance, vision problems, foot pain, improper footwear, and home hazards. The more risk factors a person has, the greater their chances of falling.
Falls can be prevented! Physical Therapy can help improve strength, mobility, and balance in order to decrease risk of falls, prevent future falls, and improve overall quality of life.
If you or a loved one is experiencing falls or trouble with balance, we may be able to help.
We have seen much “not so great” news daily due to Covid-19....that we would like to at least share some cuteness overload on your timeline on this Easter Sunday...Siena and Gabe rocking their PR tie dye onesies 😊 They are just too adorable!! We hope everyone has enjoyed their Easter. Please know we have everyone in our thoughts and prayers to stay safe and well. We will all get through this ❤️
These are some of the coolest “hipsters” in town 😎 But they are even a better group to get your physical therapy needs with! #PRRocks #ThemeFridays
Although we couldn’t see patients today due to our power being out....We decided to end the day a little better with celebrating Jason’s birthday. Happy Birthday Jason and we wish you many many more 🎂
Power is still out at the clinic. We will be closed the remainder of the day. Have a great weekend! 😁
All of us here at PR would like to wish everyone a Happy Halloween 👻 🎃 🦇 May all those little goblins have fun and stay safe tonight 😊
