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As the aging timeline progresses, a significant increase in fall risk rises
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Falling (along with poor balance) increases one’s chances of suffering a lower extremity injury or even a traumatic brain injury
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Research has shown that a lack of exercise & strengthening contributes to increased fall risk in the aging population
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So…
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If there’s one thing to focus on as we age, it’s continuing to learn to get up & down from the floor
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And,
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Incorporating strength + balance training on the daily
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FALL STATISTICS LINK: https://www.apta.org/news/2020/09/22/falls-prevention-week-2020
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The Function with Purpose Podcast
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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective
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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle
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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE
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DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).
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Amy@fortressphysicaltherapy.com
980-272-8044
https://linktr.ee/FortressPT
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