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Keeping Steady and Preventing Falls

Posted 3:55 pm by Summit Strength & filed under Balance and Safety, Exercise and Health.

Are you feeling uneasy about being unsteady? You are not alone. In America, the cost of falling down is estimated at 80 BILLION dollars a year. From bumps and bruises to fractures and unwanted surgeries, all can be the result of fighting with gravity and losing. Your body has three main ways it keeps itself… Read more »

What is Vestibular Therapy?

Posted 5:14 pm by Summit Strength & filed under Vestibular Therapy.

Author: Kelsi Bennett, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Vestibular therapy addresses challenges with dizziness, vertigo and balance related to inner ear disorders and neurological conditions. The vestibular system is responsible for sensing head motion and position, and communicating to the rest of the body. As a result, this allows you to react appropriately to your environment…. Read more »

Increased Fall Risk due to Lack of Mobility During Quarantine

Posted 4:47 pm by Paige Vanderpool & filed under Balance and Safety, Exercise and Health.

With the change in current world events, the immobility rate has been increasing over the recent months as people have been quarantining in their homes. This is causing people to lose strength and balance and is ultimately increasing fall risk. We are providing you with fall risk and prevention education to help you combat this… Read more »