| | Hi Friend,
Are you or someone you love worried about being less steady on their feet over time? Have you been putting off walks with your dog in the neighborhood because of fears of falling on your rear end, or worse?
Although people over 65 are the most common age group with bad balance, it may start much younger. It’s one of the most common reasons people seek care at our clinic in Lansing.
As we age, muscles that help us stand upright and tall begin to weaken, our stride becomes shorter, our steps begin to slow, and our eyesight isn’t as sharp as it used to be.
Over the years, the combination of these changes are the primary causes of bad balance, prompting many older adults to move less and become more sedentary. This process causes further loss of balance — it can become a vicious cycle.
To get an idea of how serious this is: Emergency rooms treat seniors for fall-related injuries every 11 seconds. Additionally, falls in older adults can be deadly. According to the CDC, falls are “the leading cause of injury-related death” for those over 65 years old. A fall may result in a broken hip, a concussion, or other serious injuries. If you have bad balance, You can prevent most falls with proper treatment.
And so we’re clear, bad balance isn’t just a problem for those over 65. We see people in our Physical therapy clinic in Lansing from all over the age spectrum with balance problems. |
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| | | | Dr. Chris Sovey, DPT, RN, BSN Phone: 616-803-9829 |
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