Physical Therapy & Fall Prevention

Physical Therapy & Fall Prevention

Every year one in four people over 65 falls. That means that millions of older adults fall every year, and 1 in 5 of those falls results in serious injuries like broken bones or a head injury. Less than half of the people who fall will tell their doctor, maybe out of...
How Much Physical Activity Do Older Adults Need?

How Much Physical Activity Do Older Adults Need?

Most people know that physical activity is important. In fact, not getting enough has been linked to illnesses like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure and lung disease. So the important question is not if you need to be doing some form...