Balance Training & Falls Prevention
Each year falls result in more than:
• 2.8 million emergency department visits
• 800,000 hospitalizations
• 27,000 deaths
We focus on interventions that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Our program is 1-2 visits per week, delivered at home to decrease fall risk, improve safe mobility, and improve ability to safely accomplish daily functional task. You will be evaluated and given a fall risk score during your initial visit and then we will develop a customized program focusing on the areas that need improvement.
We also address the fear of falling, assessing risks within the home, and help create practical coping strategies. In 2 weeks, with consistent practice, clients demonstrate improved confidence and balance reactions and by 4 week you will see improvements in their fall risk score.