Is there a “right way” to fall?

Falls are one of the primary reasons for “emergency room visits, hospital admissions, and accidental deaths in older adults”. Part of the reason stems from the fact many people are not aware there is indeed a “right way” to fall.

For this reason, the team at Life Therapies wanted to share this excellent resource. It contains a detailed overview of the crucial mistakes almost everyone makes and how to correct the ingrained habits.

There is also a quick audio recording that the “Take Care” staff did with physical therapist Jessica Schwartz. Jessica regularly works with athletes and individuals with prosthetic limbs, so she offers a unique perspective on both how to prevent falls and also how their respective injuries impact the body.

If you are interested in having the recommended yearly balance checkup, please consider booking an appointment with the Physiotherapists at Life Therapies. We are here and ready to help!