As people age, difficulties with balance and the risk of falls increase so it’s important people do what they can to lower their chances of developing debilitating conditions.
This is even more critical when you realize that every 11 seconds, an older adult falls and is taken to the ER with a life-threatening injury. We focus on preventing falls because, when someone experiences a fall, the fear of falling often starts to dominate their life. This fear can lead to them avoiding activities they enjoy, such as spending time with family and friends, meeting others, going to church, attending ball games, or watching their children play sports.
Simple activities that many of us take for granted become a significant challenge for older adults struggling with pain, weakness, and balance issues. That’s why we emphasize not only pain relief but also improving their strength, flexibility, and most importantly, their confidence and steadiness on their feet. Our goal is to help them do the things they love without the fear of falling.
One example of the impact we have on the older population we work with is a gentleman who lives at home with his wife but had a fall, resulting in a broken hip. After surgery, he underwent therapy but felt he hadn’t regained his balance or steadiness. When we started working with him, we visited his home to understand his daily routine.
He spent most of his time in the living room, but he also enjoyed walking his dog twice a day and maintaining his large garden filled with flowers and vegetables. While he was managing to move around the house, he was uncomfortable taking his dog for walks and working in the backyard. These specific challenges couldn’t be fully addressed in a traditional therapy setting, even though he had worked on strength and stretching.
When we began, we made a conscious effort to practice walking outside – on the sidewalk, in his driveway, and stepping on and off curbs to improve his balance and increase his walking distance. Additionally, we focused on helping him navigate his backyard, including walking on uneven grass, reaching his flower and vegetable gardens, and bending down to tend to his plants.
His main goals were clear: he wanted to walk his dog twice a day and spend time in his backyard taking care of his plants. Because we worked with him in his own home, we could address safety concerns and create a plan that allowed him to achieve these goals.
By addressing his balance, strength, and endurance, we helped him regain confidence and the ability to do the activities he loved without compromising his quality of life. Ultimately, he could walk his dog daily, care for his garden, and return to the things that brought him joy and fulfillment.
As people age, difficulties with balance and the risk of falls increase so it’s important people do what they can to lower their chances of developing debilitating conditions.
This is even more critical when you realize that every 11 seconds, an older adult falls and is taken to the ER with a life-threatening injury. We focus on preventing falls because, when someone experiences a fall, the fear of falling often starts to dominate their life. This fear can lead to them avoiding activities they enjoy, such as spending time with family and friends, meeting others, going to church, attending ball games, or watching their children play sports.
Simple activities that many of us take for granted become a significant challenge for older adults struggling with pain, weakness, and balance issues. That’s why we emphasize not only pain relief but also improving their strength, flexibility, and most importantly, their confidence and steadiness on their feet. Our goal is to help them do the things they love without the fear of falling.
One example of the impact we have on the older population we work with is a gentleman who lives at home with his wife but had a fall, resulting in a broken hip. After surgery, he underwent therapy but felt he hadn’t regained his balance or steadiness. When we started working with him, we visited his home to understand his daily routine.
He spent most of his time in the living room, but he also enjoyed walking his dog twice a day and maintaining his large garden filled with flowers and vegetables. While he was managing to move around the house, he was uncomfortable taking his dog for walks and working in the backyard. These specific challenges couldn’t be fully addressed in a traditional therapy setting, even though he had worked on strength and stretching.
When we began, we made a conscious effort to practice walking outside – on the sidewalk, in his driveway, and stepping on and off curbs to improve his balance and increase his walking distance. Additionally, we focused on helping him navigate his backyard, including walking on uneven grass, reaching his flower and vegetable gardens, and bending down to tend to his plants.
His main goals were clear: he wanted to walk his dog twice a day and spend time in his backyard taking care of his plants. Because we worked with him in his own home, we could address safety concerns and create a plan that allowed him to achieve these goals.
By addressing his balance, strength, and endurance, we helped him regain confidence and the ability to do the activities he loved without compromising his quality of life. Ultimately, he could walk his dog daily, care for his garden, and return to the things that brought him joy and fulfillment.
If you’d like to learn more about working with us at Savoy Therapy, we offer three options:
We Specialize In Helping People Like You! Our Main Goals In Providing Physical Therapy Are:
So you can keep up with your kids, take your grandchildren to the park with ease, and enjoy a round of golf or a run whenever you like.
So you’re not constantly reaching for medication that only masks the pain, which isn’t good for your long-term health or solving the root problem.
We’ll quickly identify the root cause of your issue, often within 20 minutes, so you can avoid the need for risky surgery down the line.
We’ll give you peace of mind by diagnosing and correcting the problem, providing tailored exercises to speed up your recovery.
So you can enjoy quality time with loved ones, free from aches and pains, and finally get a restful night’s sleep without discomfort.
Basically, we love to help people get back to living life free from the curse of chronic pain… If you’d like more information or genuine over the phone advice use the button below to schedule a call back.
Please enjoy watching these case-studies of other people just like you who came to see the Physical Therapy Team at Savoy Therapy – and left much healthier and happier within just a couple of weeks:
