Balance and Fall Prevention
The Mary Free Bed Balance and Fall Prevention Program is dedicated to enhancing your balance and strength, significantly reducing the risk of falls. Our comprehensive fall prevention services cater to individuals of all ages, particularly seniors, with goals to maintain stability and independence. By employing advanced techniques and personalized care plans, we help you improve your overall safety and quality of life.
Understanding the Risk
One in five falls leads to an injury such as a broken bone.
Our fall prevention strategies and therapy are designed to support seniors and individuals of all ages in maintaining stability and independence. While falling is a common concern among older adults, improving balance and preventing falls is essential for people of all ages.
Our program assists patients at risk of falling for various reasons, including:
Deconditioned state
Orthopedic trauma or surgery (e.g., hip fracture, knee replacement)
Osteoporosis
Parkinson’s disease
Visual impairment (e.g., macular degeneration, glaucoma)
We also help individuals who have experienced unexplained falls, have a fear of falling, have a history of disabilities (such as brain injury, stroke, or spinal cord injury), or have recently suffered a fall.
Expert Balance and Fall Prevention Services
Our primary goal is to ensure your safety and help you maintain an independent lifestyle. Early intervention and continuous therapy are crucial to reducing the risk of falls and improving overall quality of life.
Your treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your medical and social history and a thorough examination of your risk factors, which may include:
Balance assessment
Vision assessment
Musculoskeletal functional mobility evaluation
Coordination assessment
Identification of other circumstances impacting your safety
Personalized Treatment Plans
Our team of therapists will develop an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals and reduce your fall risk. Depending on your needs, your treatment may include:
- Balance and coordination therapy
- Balance and stability training
- Range-of-motion exercises
- Strength exercises
- Activities of daily living
Risk Factors
- Deconditioned state
- Orthopedic trauma or surgery
- Osteoporosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Visual impairment
How to Reduce your Risk of Falling
- Improve your physical conditioning
- Ensure proper vision correction
- Address environmental hazards in the home
- Manage medications that affect balance
- Participate in regular balance and strength training exercises
