Jan 06, 2019 at 09:36 pm

Recovery Training and the Fear of Falling

Update posted by Robert Gragg

Recently, I interviewed 40 seniors over 70 years old about falling and implications those falls had on their lives. At the conclusion of the interview, I provided exercises, that they could do at home that would help strengthen their legs. Of course, a part of me always wishes I could have gotten to them sooner and been able to work with them more extensively to reduce the likelihood of them falling.

Once again, I heard about the isolation the fear of falling produces. By the second or third fall, there is a reluctance to socialize with family and friends and getting out of the house only when absolutely necessary. Fear of falling was so greatly manifested in most of them that they were unwilling to work with me or a physical therapist to try to improve leg strength.

The Fear of Falling has been and continues to be an issue that I actively address in my clients and try to raise awareness in the public. Please help me address these issue by contributing to my campaign! Thank you!


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