Balance & Falls
Falls Take a Staggering Toll
Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults. - On average, 1 million older adults fall each year.
- Every year one-third to one-half of the population age 65 and over experiences falls.
- Half of the elderly who fall, will do so repeatedly.
- Five percent of falls lead to a bone fracture.
- Falls account for more than 200,000 hip fractures annually.
- On average, two older adults die each day from fall-related injuries.
Learn how to get up from a fall
It's Never Too Late!
Retraining can help prevent falls. Loss of balance is not just a "fact of life" as we grow older. Recent studies demonstrate that those most at risk of falling can often be identified and helped. By referring your client, you can offer them a chance to maintain participation in life's activities with less fear of injury or loss of independence.
Linda Cantrill offers this program specifically designed to address the multiple dimensions of enhancing balance and mobility.
*TESTIMONIALS:
"The things I learned in the class blew me away. I thought the class was for 'other' people and didn't think it would help me, but it went way beyond what I expected in an everyday, practical application. My balance is so much better as is my awareness of where I am in space. I have my own swiss ball and do my exercises sometimes with my eyes closed." - FallProof™ Class Attendee - Fall 2008
"I learned a lot about balance & muscle memory. Many of the exercises helped strengthen weak muscles. I also became aware of how my muscles were working. Linda is very informed but is also a lot of fun to work with. I am very grateful for all I learned in the class." - Karen Bello, Multiple Sclerosis student
