After nearly six months of home quarantines, social distancing, gym closures, and cancelled/postponed athletic seasons, it’s been difficult for many to maintain consistent workout routines. But, as more people begin settling into “new normals” related to work, parenting, masking and so on, personal health is once again taking a greater role in people’s lives. While this should be applauded, physical therapists say people should be
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Debunking Common Myths Related to Falls, Fall Prevention
Every September during National Falls Prevention Week (Sept. 21-25, 2020), physical therapists join other medical professions across the country in reminding Americans that falls are not just common among older Americans. They’re often debilitating, costly and even deadly. Falls are also largely preventable. That’s because they’re so often caused by issues that are easy to identify and fix. Balance and strength issues, trip hazards in the