BALANCE & FALL PREVENTION

Aging, injury, and medical conditions affect our abilities to walk safely over uneven terrain and move around people and obstacles in our paths. 

Although 1 in every 4 older adults falls each year, falling is not a part of normal aging.

Falling puts us at risk for further injury and loss of independence.  We can help you to avoid falls by strengthening your muscles, balance exercises, and guidance to make your home as safe as possible.

 Our physical therapists can help you reduce your fall risk by:

• Evaluating your risk for falling.
• Designing a balance program specifically to meet your needs
• Showing you the strengthening and balance exercises that will do you the most good.
• Working with other health care professionals to address any underlying medical conditions that could increase your fall risk.
• If necessary, recommending which cane or walker you might require.
• Providing you with recommendations on how to make your home as safe as possible.

Our physical therapists are experienced in helping older adults to be as independent as possible and safely stay in their homes for as long as possible.

At SJPT you'll be helped by a physical therapist who has completed advanced certification in vestibular rehabilitation and/or geriatrics. 

All our physical therapists have advanced knowledge, experience, and skills that will apply to your specific condition.