The OutPOST

Recent research involving 1.8 million older adults found that people who started a new sedative medication after leaving the hospital had significantly higher risks of falls, emergency room visits, rehospitalization, and death within the first 30 days after discharge. Talk with your physician about fall prevention and get an outpatient PT, OT, or ST referral today.

Falls aren't a normal part of aging. Physical therapy can reduce your risk and help you stay independent. Here are 5 ways your PT can help: Creating a personalized exercise plan, Making Your Home Safer, Strength and Balance Exercises, Addressing underlying health issues

To enhance balance and support safe standing and walking, engaging in specific activities can be highly beneficial. Strength training exercises, such as leg lifts, squats, and resistance band workouts, can help slow muscle loss, particularly in the lower body. Incorporating gentle stretching routines can also enhance flexibility, reducing stiffness and improving overall mobility.