Spring into Balance

With spring finally here, the day is lasting longer, flowers are blooming, and more people are outside enjoying activities. You should be able to enjoy all the luxuries that California has to offer. Spring is a great time for renewal and balance. But with age, it gets hard to keep the active lifestyle you once had with friends and family. 
Active Solutions Physical Therapy can help. We offer great balance/fall prevention programs to help you keep the lifestyle you want, and decrease the chances of you injuring yourself from the various activities like going to the beach, or hiking or a walk in the park.

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If you’ve been to the beach, chances are you’ve stumped your foot on a hidden rock under the sand. Keep in mind many times you’re usually with a loved one or friend so someone is able to assist you. But what if you were in your house alone and you fell hurting yourself with no one there to help? 
The stats are alarming: 1 in every 3 Adults age 65 and older falls. Over 90% hip fractures are caused by falls. Up to 1 in 4 adults living independently, before a hip fracture, remain in a nursing home for at least 1 year. 
Don’t be the statistic. We can diagnose you to full develop a balance/fall prevention plan that could truly save you from severe injuries. 
In our Fall prevention plan we incorporate these in our program:

• Regular exercise focused on strength, flexibility and balance specific activities
• Identify prescription and over the counter medications that may cause interactions or side effects such as dizziness or drowsiness
• Regular eye exams and updated lenses
• Eliminate tripping hazards in the home and install non-slip surfaces and grab bars where needed

Our program, combined with consistent physical therapy can get you on the move again. Think of the feeling to be out again, walking with friends, fully confident in the fall prevention and physical therapy that's incorporated in your daily lifestyle, will provide you with a great quality of life and a renewed balance emotionally and physically.
Call us today at 760-758-4770 or visit our website at www.activesolutionsphysicaltherapy.com to discuss your fall prevention needs.