PUT AN END TO WORRYING ABOUT FALLING, BY LEARNING HOW TO LAND SAFELY

BY: DR. BETH TEMPLIN, PT, DPT, GCS GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Statistics on falls and fall-related injuries for adults over 65 are grim. Missouri specifically has one of the highest death rates associated with falls in the United States. It's a topic that has been on my mind for quite some time.

Because of this, we've created a new program at HouseFit, which aims to flip those statistics on their head. We are approaching the concept of falling from a completely new perspective. Instead of focusing only on fall prevention, we are now going to address fall preparedness

Fall preparedness focuses on what to do when you lose your balance and fall. More specifically on learning to fall without getting injured. During our new Safe Landing Workshop, you will learn safe falling strategies and exercises to help your body prepare for a fall.

Through practice, in a controlled setting, these methods will teach you how to fall in multiple directions: forward, backward and sideways.

This Workshop Series Is Perfect For People Who:

Feel nervous or anxious about falling.

Want to learn how to land safely when they fall.

Have stopped leaving the house because of a fear of falling.

Want to be proactive about their fitness and independence.

Have a progressive condition that makes falling more likely.

Have already sustained an injury as a result of a fall.

Want to learn exercises to prepare their bodies for falling safely.

If you're ready to put an end to worrying about sustaining an injury when you fall, then this workshop series may be perfect for you.