Falls can happen to anyone, and recovering from a fall safely is crucial for preventing further injury. Lying on the floor for an extended period of time following a fall can result in complications. Whether you’ve experienced a slip in your home, while walking outdoors, on the stairs, or during an exercise routine, knowing how Read More
Urinary incontinence, or leaking urine when you don’t mean to, is connected to a higher risk of falling, especially in older adults. Individuals with incontinence often feel they have to get to the bathroom quickly, causing them to move too fast and increase the chance of falling. Worrying about accidents and leaking may also cause Read More
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is frequently used to determine the ability to be safe with activity and fall risk. A therapist times how long it takes an individual to stand up from a chair, walk a short distance (10 feet), turn around, walk back to the chair, and sit down. This test Read More