Category: Fall Prevention’ Category

Falls are a big deal…1/3 of all seniors will suffer a fall this year. Many will not make a full recovery and will require permanent use of a walker, cane, or wheelchair afterwards. Many will suffer fractures of the hip, back, or arm. Falls can cause injuries and make it hard to live on your […]

Have you been struggling to get out of your chair, needing to grab onto furniture when walking around your home and terrified of falling when climbing up and down the stairs? At our Wichita Physical Therapy clinic, we see lots of elderly patients worried about their balance, and looking to reduce their fall risk. Thankfully, […]

Turning the page on the new year is a chance to wipe the slate clean—and to be better versions of ourselves. And when it comes to what we want to improve, goals that fall in the health and wellness arena top all other New Year’s resolutions. In fact, three of the top four resolutions in […]