Build your strength to prevent falls
April is Falls Awareness Month and it is a great time to take up a class, learn something new and get moving! Enquire today about how we can help you stay strong, mobile and Better for life.
It is estimated that one in three people over 65 years old will experience a fall in any given year. The good news is many falls can be prevented. You have the power to make simple changes to your daily routines, nutrition, and home environment that can help to reduce the risk of falls - as well as get you bouncing back if the unthinkable happens and you do have an unexpected injury.
Whether it is building strength and balance by walking, swimming, dancing or joining an exercise class, aim for a minimum of 30 minutes of activity each day. By keeping active and getting out there, you are investing in your mobility. These activities are also loads of fun - and can even be better with company. So why not invite a friend or neighbour to prevent falls together?
How to prevent a fall
This video explains simple steps you can implement to prevent a fall including:
Identifying and removing clutter or items that create slip and trip hazards
Eating a healthy diet to help maintain muscle strength and support reaction times
Wearing property fitting, high grip shoes to help support balance, posture and stability
Ensuring all rooms are well lit and thoroughfares around your house are kept clear
Regular eye and hearing tests, as advised by your practitioner can help support vision and balance
Do you know how to get up after a fall?
How to do it and without causing injury isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. Not only can experiencing a fall take you by surprise, you may discover that you are alone so you have to find a way to get up.
In this video our Accredited Exercise Physiologist Olivia demonstrates the steps to follow to safely get up after a fall.
