FYZCIAL Therapy & Balance Centers Greenville — FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, the leader in balance and vestibular therapies, is asking for your help to “Fight the Fall.” Over one in four seniors fall each year and this population is at a greater risk for injury and long-term health consequences relating to their falls.
While FYZICAL focuses on fall prevention and balance retraining all year long, September is home to National Falls Prevention Day (9/22) and the National Council of Aging’s Falls Awareness Week (9/18-9/22). FYZICAL Greenville is one of the many clinics offering fall risk screenings to identify fall risk among middle-aged and older individuals.
“Fall prevention is a cornerstone of our mission at FYZICAL,” said Dr. Rick Douglass, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT and President of Franchise Operations for FYZICAL. “As a company and as PT professionals, it is our duty to help our community members across the country feel steady on their feet. We believe that balance is core to your wellness! Falls affect everyone, regardless of age,” continued Douglass. “It’s important to understand and try to prevent this danger. FYZICAL Greenville also specializes in balance therapy and vestibular rehabilitation, both vital to improving patients’ quality of life. We strive to empower our patients with the knowledge and skills they need to live safer, healthier lives.”
FYZICAL’s fall risk screenings include a subjective questionnaire, static and dynamic balance exercises, including the 10-second single-legged stance exercise, which has been proven to be a strong predictor of survival in fall patients in a study by the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Balance screenings are not standard in routine physical examinations of middle-aged and older patients, so it is important that they seek the information elsewhere to stay informed. The best way to prevent injury among friends and family is to be aware of who is at risk.
For more information or to schedule a fall risk screening for yourself or a loved one, please call 864-416-7131.
About FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers:
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers stands at the forefront of the health and wellness industry as the nation’s fastest-growing physical therapy franchise, boasting an extensive network of over 500 locations that span across 45 states. Committed to a holistic approach, FYZICAL provides top-notch, personalized care plans to treat patients of all ages experiencing muscle, joint, and neurological conditions including balance and vestibular issues. As an advocate for patient choice and direct access, FYZICAL empowers individuals to take control of their well-being to achieve optimal physical health and balance. For more information about FYZICAL or to find the nearest location, visit fyzical.com.