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Fear of falling

10/10/2019

When adults fall they often land hard. The 87 year old gentleman in these photos only had contusions, not fractures, but he got the message and came in for an evaluation of his balance.

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Author:
Nancy Foley, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
and
Sean Crandell DPT, ATC

When people understand why some activities may be safer or better than others, or why a condition might get better with activity modification, or why asking better questions of their doctor leads to better outcomes, healthy things happen.
Sure, health is the first wealth but knowledge and facts are how you get return on that investment.

Perspectives for Patients:

Telehealth in America
Bunions
Carpal Tunnel
Dizziness and falls
Knee ligament injuries
Knee pain and strength
Meniscal injuries
Neck pain
Plantar fasciitis
Pregnancy and LBP
Running and arthritis
Running form
Running and mileage
Safe Driving

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Fear of falling

Author:Nancy Foley, PT, DPTBoard-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy​andSean Crandell DPT, ATC

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Perspectives for Patients:​Telehealth in AmericaBunionsCarpal TunnelDizziness and falls​Knee ligament injuriesKnee pain and strength​​Meniscal injuries​Neck painPlantar fasciitis​Pregnancy and LBPRunning and arthritisRunning form ​Running and mileageSafe Driving

Author:
Nancy Foley, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
and
Sean Crandell DPT, ATC

Perspectives for Patients:

Telehealth in America
Bunions
Carpal Tunnel
Dizziness and falls
Knee ligament injuries
Knee pain and strength
Meniscal injuries
Neck pain
Plantar fasciitis
Pregnancy and LBP
Running and arthritis
Running form
Running and mileage
Safe Driving