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ReGain Balance:

 

Aging Gracefully, 

Maintaining Independence,

Feeling Good

Enjoying Life, 

and Preventing Falls....

..That's what it's all about!

Statistics:

In 2014 alone, more than 1/4 of older adults reported falling and more than 27,000 older adults died as a result of falls--that's 74 older adults every day.(1)

 

What is Balance?

  • Sensory Input (Inner Ear, Vision, and Joint/Muscle Receptors)
  • Central Processing (Brain)
  • Motor Output (Strength, Coordination, Range of Motion, Reaction Time, and Postural Responses)

Services Provided:

  • Balance Screens and Assessments
  • Comprehensive In-Clinic Balance Treatment Program 
  • Customized Home/Gym Exercise Program
  • Recommendations for fall risk reduction and general healthful aging suggestions

 

REFERENCES:

(1) cdc.gov/steadi

 

 Are you afraid of falling, 

had one too many falls, 

feel afraid to go outside,

or worry that you are a fall waiting to happen?

Maybe it's time to do something about it!

Contact me to see what you can do

to feel more steady,

improve your balance,

and prevent future falls.

STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries)

Fall prevention information and materials for the older adult patient.

Important Facts about Falls

Learn more about the cost and consequences of falls to both individuals and society from STEADI site.

STEADI:  Hip Fractures Among Older Adults

Learn about the incidence and prevention of hip fractures among older adults.

Balance and Fall Prevention

Balance

Aging and How to Prevent Falls

Dizziness?  Impaired Vision?  Poor sensation in feet? 

Recent prolonged bed-rest/illness/hospitalization? 

Decreased strength and flexibility?  Poor posture?

Environmental hazards?  Fear of falling?

Tai Chi for Balance

Research has shown that Tai Chi practice reduces fall risk significantly, plus it is great for stress reduction, as well!

  • Effects of cancer and treatments on balance
  • Factors for higher risk of falls
  • How can a physical therapist help?

 

2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022

Best of Corvallis Award

for Physical Therapist

by Corvallis Awards Program


ReBalance

Physical Therapy

Contact me to schedule an appointment

or free  Discovery Session.

Have questions?       Just ask!

Will after a fall be too late?   Why wait?

Jill Popowski, PT, MPT, CCVT

ADDRESS

305 SW C Ave Ste 1

Corvallis, OR 97333

CALL US

(541)223-6020

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