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FIGHT THE FALL is designed to ensure safety for all members of the community that may be at an increased risk for a fall.
Falls are the leading cause of both Fatal and Non-Fatal injuries among older adults.
Have you ever wondered..."Why can't I move like I used to?"
Or found yourself saying..."I need to be careful with some activities or some walking surfaces?"
Or have you seen a loved one and thought...."They don't look very steady?"
Identifying Fall Risk before it manifests....literally save lives.
FYZICAL has made it easy to FIGHT THE FALL. During the month of September, we are offering FREE Fall Risk Assessments to prevent injury and falls.
Simply complete the form for yourself or a loved one to schedule your FREE Fall Risk Assessment to help prevent a Fall before it happens.
How It Works:
1. Fill out the form below for yourself or a loved one.
2. As soon as we receive your submission, one of our team members will contact you within 24 hours.
3. We will schedule you for a FREE Fall Risk Assessment.
About FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers:
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers is Utah County's leading provider of physical therapy, rehabilitation. We are a medical and scientific-based therapy and fitness organization with a broad range of expertise. Founded in collaboration with medical doctors, physiologists, licensed therapists and service business experts, we provide prescribed physical therapy and medically-based physical fitness. Yet we are much more than your typical physical therapy clinic.
At FYZICAL®, not only will we fix what is broken, but through our comprehensive programs you will discover how to achieve the pinnacle of healthy living, expand your boundaries and feel better.
Spelled Different Because We Are Different. FYZICAL® will help you get better and love your life again. Experience the FYZICAL® difference today!
Three Locations Serving Utah County:
BALANCE PROGRAMS
Bad falls are a constant worry for seniors and others who have physical challenges. And those worries aren’t unfounded. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and serious health problems in the U.S.
Improving your walking skills – technically known as your “gait” – and your balance are interrelated challenges. Physiotherapy helps you master these skills to decrease your risk of injury, while at the same time increasing your confidence and independence.
What are the benefits of balance and gait training?
Balance and gait are inextricably linked because they tend to impact one another. Even if you don’t think you’re in danger of falling over, that “running out of steam” while walking that you’re attributing to aging muscles could be something else. The problem might actually be slowing reflexes, which make moving around seem more strenuous than it is. By the same token, poor posture and gait can throw off those reflexes.
In fact, the balance and gait systems both rely to some extent on a complex number of body systems that include the inner ear, the eyes, the joint-muscle-nerve system, and of course cognitive functions. Therapy that improves gait and balance works with all of these systems to keep them functioning in harmony.
Gait and balance training has a range of benefits, with avoiding injuries being at the top of the list. Beyond lessening your chances of falling or feeling dizzy, you’re also more likely to feel confident with your footing. In addition, those aches and pains from poor posture are likely to decrease as well.
What does balance and gait training entail?
First, we’ll evaluate your gait to determine potential problems with strength and posture. Simple movements to test balance are also part of the assessment. Together, these basic evaluations point us in the direction of what to focus on in terms of therapy.
Hip and ankle weakness often leads to balance problems, as does poor posture. Strength and flexibility movements can help counteract these problems. These are often as simple as leg lifts while seated in a chair, or “knee marching.” We may also practice standing on one leg, walking heel-to-toe, or tracking the movement of your thumb with your eyes as you move it in various positions.
Ready to “balance” your life again?
With our physical therapists behind you, you’ll regain confidence in navigating challenging terrain and learning how to avoid dizzy spells. You may even be able to leave that cane or walker behind!
Stay Balanced: Falling can be fatal. Our quick screening for imbalance can help keep you on your feet.
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