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In those 65 and older, falls are the primary cause of injury, hospital visits and death. It is estimated that one third of adults age 65+ fall each year. Falls are extremely serious in this population, however, research and BreakThrough’s experience has shown that many falls can be prevented. For those falls that do occur, the better shape you are in, the better chance you have for a successful, speedy and less costly recovery.
At BreakThrough, we buy into what Benjamin Franklin told us all many years ago:
“An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.”
With Medicare and all insurances reducing the amount of care one can receive when needed, prevention is key. We see too many people who have been through what seemed to have been a minor fall, only to incur massive expenses and hardship on the entire family with time off of work to care for your significant other, parent, etc. Our balance training and fall prevention program reduces the likelihood that you and your family will have to go through all of this.
If you are not sure what you can do to for your balance issues and basic strength needs, check out our easy, cost and time effective way to help ensure you take the right steps towards your future, guided by an expert.
Our therapists have years of experience evaluating and determining each patient/client’s areas of weakness as well as the various gold standard clinical assessment tools.
Call today and one of our Care Coordinators will be happy to help you.
We work with you at your level to ensure improved strength, flexibility and confidence with your daily activities.
Our balance training and fall prevention program’s frequency and duration is not cookie cutter in any way. You and your therapist work out your goals together and make your own plan. We recommend a series of ten (10) sessions as that provides the best opportunity for success and review of your activities.
At your first session, your therapist will discuss your current situation, goals and perform a thorough evaluation to determine your functional level, then customize a program to help you achieve your goals, and certainly reduce your risk for a life-altering fall
Falls Risk Self Assessment Tool and Informational Packet
Self Assessment Tool
Risk Factors
Medications Linked to Falls
Falls are a Major Threat
Risk Factors
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