With age often comes wisdom and many memories and cherished experiences.
However, as we age, we can experience other things that aren’t so special.
With age, maintaining mobility, strength and balance can be more difficult. A minor injury or fall can cause more damage in older age than in younger years and can occur more easily.
However, with tailored treatments and proper precautions, you can help stave off falls and injuries related to them. Specialty Physical Therapy can help.
Read on for more on how you can work to maintain an active and full life even as you age, free of falls.
Risk of falling increases with age – what you can do
When it comes to maintaining good balance, there are several factors that come into play.
Balance includes muscle strength, sensation, the ability for the body to react fast, joint mobility and coordination.
These abilities can change with age, making daily activities like walking, climbing stairs and even getting out of bed more difficult and more dangerous.
Likewise, some medications, health conditions, vision issues and past injuries can hinder our balance capabilities.
Through strength training and other physical activity, though, you can work to maintain good balance through the years.
Physical therapy can also help keep balance in check.
At Specialty Physical Therapy, we have helped countless patients maintain and improve balance to live a full and healthy life.
We know there is no cookie-cutter treatment plan or solution for everyone. That is why everything we do is tailored to your specific needs, goals, activities and lifestyle.
We work with patients to improve functional movements, walking and flexibility along with providing balance exercises to benefit you.
Improving all of these functions can greatly reduce your risk of falling and keep you active in your daily life.
There are also things you can do on your own to help prevent falls, including:
- Removing clutter and loose rugs, carpet and objects that can be easily tripped over
- Have handrails installed where needed, particularly the bathroom and shower
- Always wear shoes that fit right and avoid socks without grip
- Make sure entrances, stairs and hallways are lit well
- Keep items you use often within reach
- Use caution when getting up from a chair or bed…take your time!
- Stay active physically
- Get your vision examined
Our team works hard to ensure you are successful not only at our clinic, but also long after you leave.
Getting older doesn’t have to be a detriment to your lifestyle. And we are here to help you along the road of aging.
Maintain active living with the help of Specialty Physical Therapy
Aging doesn’t mean you have to give up the things you enjoy and preventing falls is a major way to ensure your life stays active and full.
Our team at Specialty Physical Therapy is pleased to offer a plethora of therapy treatments to keep you moving and feeling your best.
Call today to learn more or schedule an appointment with us.