Fall Prevention

During the next 17 SECONDS, an older adult will be treated in a Hospital ER for injuries sustained from a fall. In the next 30 MINUTES, an older adult will die from injuries sustained in a fall. In the US, falls are the leading cause of death among adults 65 and older.

In 2010, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released the following statistics:

Statistical evidence clearly demonstrates that the following actions reduce the risk of falling:

At Performance Therapy Institute, our physical therapists in Cool Springs, Nashville, Brentwood and Nolensville, TN offer a comprehensive fall prevention program. We start with a complete balance/fall prevention screening where we utilize standardized tests to clearly objectify balance performance.

Our physical therapist evaluate the three major systems used in balance: vision, inner ear, and neurological feedback from feet. Through evaluation, our physical therapist can identify deficits in these systems & provide individualized programs to minimize fall risk.

In addition to weight-bearing & balance exercises, our programs include client education on common causes of falls, best practices for fall prevention, home-place modifications to limit fall risk, and assistive devices used when appropriate. We use cutting edge technology such as the Solo Step for our fall prevention rehab.