{"id":73237,"date":"2023-09-21T17:47:32","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T22:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/?p=73237"},"modified":"2026-04-03T12:41:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:41:03","slug":"the-dangers-of-falling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/en\/the-dangers-of-falling\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of Falling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"post-content\" style=\"font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.75; color: #0f172a;\">\n<header style=\"margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\">\n<h1>The Hidden Danger of Falls in Older Adults: What You Need to Know<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<style>\n    .post-content p {\n      font-size: 16px;\n      font-weight: 400;\n      line-height: 1.75;\n      margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .post-content h1 {\n      font-size: 2.2rem;\n      line-height: 1.25;\n      margin: 2.5rem 0 1.5rem 0; \/* wi\u0119kszy odst\u0119p nad i pod tytu\u0142em *\/\n      font-weight: 400;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .post-content h2 {\n      font-size: 1.6rem;\n      line-height: 1.3;\n      margin: 2.25rem 0 1rem 0;\n      font-weight: 400;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .post-content h3 {\n      font-size: 1.25rem;\n      line-height: 1.3;\n      margin: 1.75rem 0 0.75rem 0;\n      font-weight: 500;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .post-content a {\n      color: #0369a1;\n      text-decoration: underline;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n<p>As we get older, the risk of falling becomes a major concern. Research shows that for those over 60 years of age, trips contribute to one-third of all injuries. Furthermore, the risk of slips only increases with age \u2013 one in two seniors over 80 is at risk of falling.<\/p>\n<p>Falls can have serious consequences and often lead to long-term health issues. They are one of the main causes of injuries and deaths among older adults and can result in a significant loss of independence.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Do Falls Happen More Often in Older Adults?<\/h2>\n<p>Loss of balance can lead to serious injuries such as head trauma, fractures, or lacerations. These problems may require hospitalization, surgery, and lengthy rehabilitation. As a result, quality of life often declines after an injury-causing slip.<\/p>\n<p>Just as importantly, trips often cause fear and loss of confidence. Many older adults begin limiting activities because they fear falling again, which can lead to weaker muscles and increased fall risk.<\/p>\n<h3>Common Risk Factors for Falls<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: inside; margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Poor or declining vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Weak muscles and balance problems<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Chronic conditions such as arthritis or Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Medication side effects such as dizziness or drowsiness<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Environmental hazards like slippery floors or uneven surfaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Early identification of these factors is key. With proper support \u2014 including physical therapy \u2014 many falls can be prevented.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more on our page: <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/what-we-treat\/back-and-neck-disorders\/\">Back and Neck Disorders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Fall Prevention: What You Can Do Today<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Create a Safe Home Environment<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: inside; margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Keep pathways clear of clutter<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Secure or remove loose rugs<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Improve lighting in all rooms and hallways<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Install grab bars in the bathroom<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Use non-slip mats in the shower or bathtub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More details on our treatment approach:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/how-we-treat\/\">How We Treat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Build Strength and Improve Balance<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: inside; margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Walking<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Gentle exercise classes<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Dancing<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Yoga or Tai Chi for balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strength and balance programs significantly reduce fall risk in seniors.<br \/>Research inspiration:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/how-to-stay-strong-and-coordinated-as-you-age-202112022651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to stay strong and coordinated as you age \u2013 Harvard Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Review Medications Regularly<\/h3>\n<p>Some medications may cause dizziness, fatigue, or low blood pressure, which increases loss of balance risk. Reviewing them with a healthcare provider is essential.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Support Overall Health<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: inside; margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Eat a balanced diet<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Stay hydrated<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Have regular medical and vision exams<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Manage chronic health conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to Do After a Fall<\/h2>\n<p>If a fall occurs, seek medical attention immediately. Early treatment reduces complications and improves outcomes.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: inside; margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Physical therapy<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Medication adjustments<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Home safety modifications<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Vision or hearing evaluations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Statistics and safety information:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/falls\/facts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CDC \u2013 Older Adult Fall Facts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>  <!-- CTA BOX \u2013 INLINE STYLES --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 2.5rem 0; padding: 1.5rem; background-color: #e0f2fe; border-radius: 0.5rem; border-left: 4px solid #0284c7;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 1rem 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; font-weight: 400;\">\n      <strong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-weight: 600;\">Need Help Preventing Falls or Recovering After One?<\/strong><br \/>\n      If you or a loved one has experienced a fall \u2013 or you are worried about balance and stability \u2013 our therapists at PDR Physical Therapy &amp; Wellness Center are here to help.\n    <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 1rem 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; font-weight: 400;\">\n      We offer comprehensive evaluations, individualized exercise programs, and gentle, hands-on therapies to improve safety, confidence, and independence.\n    <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; font-weight: 400;\">\n      <strong>Call us today or schedule an appointment online:<\/strong><br \/>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact PDR Physical Therapy &amp; Wellness Center<\/a><br \/>\n      in Mount Prospect, IL.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Be Proactive: Small Steps Make a Big Difference<\/h2>\n<p>Preventing falls requires awareness and action. Early intervention, safe environments, and regular physical activity can protect independence and overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Stay safe \u2014 and take care!<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research shows that for those over 60 years of age, falls contribute to one-third of all injuries. Furthermore, the risk of falls only increases as we age, with one in two seniors over 80 being at risk of falling. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":73240,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><b>If you suffer from elbow pain longer than seven days, you might have a condition called \u201cgolfer\u2019s elbow\u201d or \u201ctennis elbow\u201d. <\/b><b>Despite its\u2019 names, athletes aren't the only people who develop tennis or golfer\u2019s elbow. <\/b><b>It is very common among construction site workers. Many office workers also complain of elbow pain. The risk increases with age - we are more prone to experience elbow pain and limited mobility after the age of fifty.\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although we do not even notice it, our forearms, wrists, and hands perform thousands of maneuvers every day. If we repeat exactly the same movements for at least two hours a day for months or years, we can develop a condition called tennis elbow or golfer's elbow. And although the name suggests a disease related to the elbow itself, it affects the muscles and tendons surrounding it. Sometimes the pain is caused by irritation of the radial nerve that leads from the neck to the hand. The problem is caused by recurring micro-injuries we suffer on a daily basis. They are unnoticeable but overlapping for years, eventually, lead to abnormal tissue healing. It results in chronic inflammation and degenerative disease of the muscle attachment, manifested by pain in the area of elbows, as well as wrists and hands.<\/span><\/p><p><b>How to distinguish a tennis elbow from a golfer's elbow?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis elbow is an overuse and muscle strain injury<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can be a consequence <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the repeated contraction of the forearm muscles that we use to straighten and raise our hands and wrists. The recurrent motions and stress to the tissue may result in a series of tiny tears in the tendons <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attaching the forearm muscles to the bony prominence at the outside of an elbow <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and results in pain in that area as well as a wrist or a hand. As the name suggests, playing tennis - especially repeated use of the backhand stroke with poor technique - is one of the possible causes of the condition. People who play badminton, squash, ping pong, or practice rowing for several hours a day may also experience elbow pain. Many other common arm motions, not related to sports, can also cause the condition - using plumbing tools, painting, driving screws, cutting up meat. Office workers suffer from that condition as a result of repetitive computer mouse use which leads to the compression of the radial nerve.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golfer's elbow is a condition similar to a tennis elbow but mainly affects the wrist flexors located at the inner part of the elbow. It can be caused by strong, repeated for long time movements related to work in such professions as construction, plumbing, and carpentry. Sport can also play a role in causing this condition. Lifting weights using the wrong technique, incorrect baseball or softball throwing technique, archery, and javelin throwing can all lead to muscle and tendon problems with that part of the body. People with golfer's elbow pain experience discomfort and pain during internal rotation of the forearm and bending of the wrist and fingers. It is very common for pain to appear when squeezing hands in greeting.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment begins with avoiding activity that causes pain. it is recommended to take a break from practicing sports and to facilitate the arm at work. Applying cold compresses, taking anti-inflammatory drugs, and using a brace can also relieve the pain. However, if the symptoms persist longer than a week, we should consider seeing a physical therapist who specializes in elbow problems. Kris Krasowski, a physical therapist from PDR Physical Therapy and a specialist in manual therapy with over thirty years of work experience, says: \u201cThe first step of properly conducted rehabilitation is the correct diagnosis. We do not need imaging such as X-rays or ultrasound to diagnose a patient. Our hour-long initial evaluation let us interview and examine a patient, determine the origin of the disorder and implement an appropriate solution. In our years of experience, the Counterstrain manual therapy technique and the Graston technique, in combination with modalities and exercises, are the most effective in treating these conditions. Ultrasound, therapeutic laser, Kinesio taping, and proper workout are excellent complements to advanced manual therapy techniques we use. It is important to remember that we should not try to perform physical therapy on our own. If done incorrectly, it can do more harm than good. I recently treated a gentleman who had developed elbow problems while working as a plumber for many years. He figured it was nothing serious and he decided to work it out on his own. Unfortunately, he hurt himself badly, and instead of taking two to three weeks to heal, it took us almost three months to solve the problem.\"<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problems in the elbow should not be taken lightly. If started with the first symptoms, professional physical therapy may help avoid more serious issues and long-term treatment in the future. For this reason, even relatively minor pain in this part of the body should be consulted by a 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