{"id":1298,"date":"2012-10-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-10-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ati.local\/?p=1298"},"modified":"2024-12-17T17:33:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T17:33:22","slug":"fall-risk-for-seniors-a-serious-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atipt.com\/fall-risk-for-seniors-a-serious-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Risk for Seniors \u2013 A Serious Matter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once or twice in our lives, we can all admit that we\u2019ve lost our balance, or taken an embarrassing fall.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from awkwardness, and the \u201clook-around\u201d to see if anyone witnessed it, you probably experienced that unnerving rush through your body, hoping you survived the fall without any bumps and bruises<br \/>\n. . . or worse.<\/p>\n<p>As we age, however, fall risk and lack of balance can become a serious issue. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one third of Americans 65 and older fall each year.<\/p>\n<h2>Facts on Falls for Seniors<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Fall related injury is the 5th leading cause of death in seniors.<\/li>\n<li>25% of seniors older than 75 years who sustain a hip fracture die within a year.<\/li>\n<li>Falls increase with frequency and severity each decade of life. Additionally overall activity level decreases after the first fall.<\/li>\n<li>Falls are the primary cause of injury in those 55 years and older.<\/li>\n<li>Falls are the 2nd leading reason for admittance to a nursing home.<br \/>\n<em><br \/>\nReference: Fall Preventions Clinic of America<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s fair to say that most people have a tendency to diminish the severity of their situation after they fall for the first time. They often chalk it up to \u2018bad footing or a fluke\u2019. However most people who fall do so because of a change in their physical health,\u201d said Tony Caronia, physical therapist and regional director at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atipt.com\/node\/1335\">ATI Joliet<\/a>. \u201cWhether it\u2019s caused by pathology (injury, disease) or a normal decrease in conditioning, strength, or vision that come with time, it is vital to see a doctor after the initial incident.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Factors in Fall Risk<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Vertigo \u2013 sensation of room spinning and dizziness.<\/li>\n<li>Vestibular Dysfunction \u2013 one of several medical conditions that can cause loss of balance.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle weakness and loss of flexibility \u2013 as we age, and become less physically active, our muscles and bones lose strength.<\/li>\n<li>Medical Conditions &#8211; vision problems, conditions that cause confusion (Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia) or a stroke can limit your ability to get around safely.<\/li>\n<li>Medicines \u2013 certain medications, or combinations of medicines, can affect alertness and balance.<\/li>\n<li>Home hazards \u2013 loose rugs, poor lighting, general clutter and light cords can pose dangers .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Talk to Your Doctor<\/h2>\n<p>Tony stresses that whether an injury is sustained or not, always consider falling a warning sign of a greater problem that needs to be identified and treated. Most people who fall are repeat offenders with the odds of injury increasing over time. Do yourself a favor if you fall, take it seriously, seek medical advice, and treat your condition to improve your overall quality of life after your fall.<\/p>\n<h2>How Physical Therapy Can Help<\/h2>\n<p>Numerous studies have shown that physical therapy can help improve balance, muscle strength and decrease the risk of falling.<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone you know is at risk for falls, visit any\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atipt.com\/node\/859\">ATI Physical Therapy location\u00a0<\/a>for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atipt.com\/node\/639\">Complimentary Injury Screening<\/a>. The trained therapists at ATI will provide a balance assessment and appropriate recommendations for continued care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once or twice in our lives, we can all admit that we\u2019ve lost our balance, or taken an embarrassing fall. 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