Fall Prevention
1 out of 3 seniors will fall this year….but not if we can help it. Every 15 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Falls can result in fractures, hospitalizations, and can cause some individuals to lose their independence. Even worse, every 29 minutes an older person dies from a fall. The great news is most falls can be prevented. Therapy is one of the most effective and easy ways to decrease your fall risk, it is covered by Medicare. Therapy Specialists have physical and occupational therapists that can provide balance and strength training to aide in preventing falls. If you or a loved one is having trouble with balance ask your doctor for a referral.
Fall prevention physical therapy is available at the following locations:
- Kaweah Health Therapy Specialists (Rehab Hospital), 840 S. Akers St., Visalia
- Kaweah Health Therapy Specialists - Orthopedics, Hand and Sports Medicine, 820 S. Akers, Suite 200 Visalia
- Therapy Specialists (Lovers Lane), 1337 S. Lovers Lane, Visalia
- Exeter Therapy Specialists, 1131 W. Visalia Road, Exeter
- Dinuba Therapy Specialists, 355 Monte Vista, Suite C, Dinuba
