The National Council on Aging leads Falls Prevention Awareness Week. This year it runs September 21–25, 2026
Difficulty walking can affect far more than your ability to get from one place to another. It can make everyday activities feel uncertain.
The team at Gold Coast Physical Therapy has plenty of experience helping our older patients with fall prevention.
In older adults, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries. Most people don’t think about working on their balance until it is too late.
Have you noticed you are not as steady as you used to be? Do you notice that dizziness makes you feel less balanced? No matter your age, you can improve your balance.
S.O.S. is an overhead harness support system consisting of an overhead track and moveable trolly that allows the patient, while secured in a simple body harness, the freedom to ambulate, perform functional types of activities, and fall with minimal risk of injury.
Physical therapists are like well-trained detectives when it comes to identifying the causes of pain. A physical therapist knows the way that the nervous system works.
Neck pain and dizziness may occur together with dizziness being more noticeable and concerning.
A review of stairway falls and stair negotiation: Lessons learned and future needs to reduce injury.
If you have complaints of dizziness, vertigo, or difficulty walking or concentrating, you may have vestibular dysfunction. Get your balance tested today!
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