Avoid Fall-Related Injuries & Improve Your Balance With Physiotherapy!
Brrr, it’s cold out there! With winter and cold weather comes safety risks, such as getting injured from a strain while shoveling (or slipping on ice as you walk in a parking lot!)
Having your balance assessed this season could help you to avoid fall-related injuries. Give Ability Physiotherapy a call today to schedule an appointment, so we can help you feel steady on your feet!
Am I at risk for falls?
Two major threats that winter poses are ice and snow! Slipping on ice can result in nasty, painful falls; however, several other factors place a person at risk for falls.
The most common risk factors include:
• Impaired balance and gait control
• Muscle weakness and reduced physical fitness
• Dizziness or vertigo
• Cardiovascular disease
• Cognitive impairments
• Previous history of falls
• Vision problems
Some people have a higher risk of falling than others. A physiotherapist is a movement expert who can help you improve your balance and fight back against the risk of falling!
How Can a Physiotherapist Reduce My Chances of Falling?
Our physiotherapists will perform a thorough physical evaluation to figure out the best treatment plan for you. We will start with an injury evaluation, mobility, strength, and a balance assessment. We will also conduct a thorough history to understand more about the demands on your body, and how at-risk you are for falling.
In addition, we will include a review of your fall history and fear of falling, as well as identifying any home hazards/environmental factors that may contribute to your fall risk.
This information will help us create a program including targeted manual techniques, mobility work, strengthening, and any appropriate balance and gait techniques that can help keep you upright and on your feet!
Contact Our Clinic Today
Ability Physiotherapy is here to help you feel your best and keep you on your toes — literally! You deserve to enjoy this season with your loved ones without being worried about impromptu trips to the ER after a sudden fall.
Schedule an appointment with one of our therapists. We’re here to help you every step of the way!
Patient Success Story
“I had a foot tendon issue that I neglected for a few weeks. As soon as I met Himanshu Singla, my assigned physiotherapist, he took the time to listen patiently and figure out why the issue happened in the first place. Eventually over the next few weeks, with a mix of massages on my foot and leg, exercises and suggestions on changing footwear, I’m in better shape. The staff are knowledgeable and the place is always clean. They do direct billing too! Great vibes all around.”
— Amitab D.
Feel Better by Eating Better!
Roasted Root Vegetables
- 12 oz rutabaga, peeled & cut into ¾-inch pieces
- 8 oz celery root, peeled & cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 oz peeled baby carrots
- 8 oz fingerling potatoes
- 3 medium parsnips, peeled & cut into 1-inch-thick slices
- 1 medium fennel bulb, cored & cut into
- thin wedges
- 2 shallots, peeled & cut into thin wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine rutabaga, celery root, baby carrots, fingerling potatoes, parsnips, fennel, and shallots in a shallow roasting pan. Add oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
Exercise of the Month
Single Leg Squat
Stand facing away from a chair and raise one leg straight out in front of you. Slowly bend at your hip and knee to lower your butt down until it touches the edge of the chair. Then, press through your heel to stand back up. Make sure to keep your other leg raised off the ground and to keep your abdominals braced. 3 sets, 10 reps, hold.
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