 Did you know that more than one-third of adults ages 65 years and older fall each year? Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths and the most common cause of injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Recent studies show that more than 1.8 million seniors age 65 and older were treated annually in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries and more than 421,000 are hospitalized. Approximately 1/3 of those who fall suffer severe injury.However, you can do something to prevent these falls from happening in the first place. Generations Therapy Fall Prevention Program involves a comprehensive evaluation of your overall fall risk using our state-of-the-art Biodex Balance System and specialized assessments based on recommendations of the American Geriatrics Society.
 Program Details
Our therapists will design and instruct you on a personalized exercise program based on principles that have been clinically proven to reduce fall risk. Upon completion of your personalized Fall Prevention Program, you will be re-evaluated to assess your progress.
Your program results are then communicated to your physician.
Contact Us
Contact us at 503-654-1939 or email Fall@GenerationsLLC.com to learn more about the program or to schedule an appointment.
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