Physical Therapist Services for Falls

About one third of people over the age of 65 and almost half of people over the age of 80 will fall at least once this year. And falling once doubles your chances of falling again.

Falls are responsible for 95 percent of hip injuries, which can be particularly debilitating to older adults.

Physical therapists can help you reduce your risk of falling by:

• Assessing your risk of falling
• Helping you make your home as safe as possible
• Educating you about the medical risk factors linked to falls
• Designing individualized exercises and balance training
• Working with other health care professionals and community services to create programs for people who want to reduce their risk of falling

Even if a fall does not result in an injury, it can result in a fear of falling, which may cause someone to cut back on their daily activities. And when someone is less active, they become weaker and more susceptible for more falls.

Symptoms & Conditions

• Falls
• Balance Problems
  
  

Health and Wellness Tips

• How to Avoid a Fall: 5 Tips to Support Quality of Life
• 5 Tips to Fall Proof Your Home
• 6 Exercises to Promote Balance That You Can Do at Home
• 7 Exercises You Should Try If You Are Over 50
  
  

Podcasts

• Falls and the Role of Physical Therapy
• Learning How to Fall Safely
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
  
  

Did You Know

• Falls Are Common and Costly, But Can Be Prevented
  
  

Additional Information

Access our Health Center for Older Adults and Health Center for Caregivers.