Physical Therapy

My hands got so stiff from arthritis that I had a hard time doing simple tasks with my fingers. Kristin worked with me and showed me exercises to do to help me loosen up my muscles and learn to live with my limitations. I am so grateful that I called Therapy Unlimited for my free consultation to learn that I could do something about my hands. My doctor thought it was a great idea to do therapy and wrote a prescription the same day I talked to him!


Sam



I want to thank Susan for being so kind to me and making me feel important Her staff are all wonderful and knowledgeable and I would recommend others to attend to their therapy needs here. I want to thank you all for fixing my back and neck issues and getting me back to functioning as well as teaching me how to maintain the exercises at home.


Susan G.





Physical Therapy » Fall Risks

My Image File MINIMIZING YOUR RISK OF FALLS

 

 

How Big Is the Problem?

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control reports:

  • More than one-third (1/3) of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States;
  • Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths for older adults;
  • In 2003, about 1.8 million people 65 and older were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal falls, and about 460,000 of these patients were hospitalized;
  • The rates of fall-related deaths among older adults rose significantly over the past decade;
  • Many individuals who fall develop a fear of falling. That may cause them to limit activity, leading to reduced mobility and physical fitness and increasing their risk for additional falls; and
  • In 2000, direct medical costs totaled $179 million for fatal falls and $19 billion for nonfatal fall injuries.

 

What are the risk factors for falls?

How can I manage my fall risk?

What do I do if I fall? 

 

Answers to those questions and more can be found by clicking the side links for additional information.