As the winter months have quickly come upon us, something we all are thinking about a little bit more is falling! Snow and ice can make walking outside sometimes hazardous for us all. Even though we think about falling more during the winter months, the truth is falling can happen anytime, anywhere.
Falls are the number one cause of cause of injury and hospital visits due to trauma in adults over the age of 65. There are many factors that can increase your risk of falling:
- Past falls
- Hazards in the environment
- Problems walking
- Balance problems
- Weakness
- Improper footwear
These are factors are just some of the reasons we may fall.
If you feel as though you are at risk for falling it is important to talk to your health care provider, as there are ways to help to prevent falling. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to exercise. Balance, flexibility, and strength training not only improve mobility, but can also reduce the risk for falling. There are many creative and low-impact forms of exercise that can be done at home as well as in a gym. If your healthcare provider recommends physical therapy, give Active a call at 204-7400 or 226-0574 and we can help you!