What is balance?
Balance is being able to control our bodies in space despite what’s going on in the world around is and is controlled by our visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Many of us as we get older begin to lack the adequate mobility, strength, power, and coordination to control ourselves in many environments and that can put us at greater risk of falls. Many falls are preventable and identifying hazards around the house such as slippery surfaces, loose carpeting, high thresholds, uneven surfaces can be identified. Of course, getting stronger, improving power, enhancing coordination, gaining mobility, and working on balance activities/challenges can help improve your odds as well as allow you to get back to doing what you enjoy! You can improve your balance at ANY AGE! Don't let me people tell you are too old!
Facts About Falls according to the CDC
Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. In New Mexico, over one in four adults (29.6%) age 65 and older, report falling each year.
Falls Are Serious and Costly
I don’t mention these facts to make you fear more as I don’t believe changing one’s weaknesses and behavior is best done by creating more fear. I do, however, want to empower you that YOU can improve your balance at any age, if you are willing to put in the work and the time!
If you are wanting to work with a Senior Fitness Specialist that has the skills, experience, and tools to help you improve your balance so you can continue to do the things you want to do or improve or at least maintain your independence, then we should talk! I can help you get back to not fearing activity again. Life is an adventure… how can I help you continue yours?
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PLEASE NOTE!
This is NOT a Physical Therapy practice!
If you need medical attention, you must first be seen by a medical provider and cleared for exercise by your medical provider. This could also mean your provider recommends Physical Therapy which I do not do. There are many wonderful Physical Therapy clinics in the Albuquerque and East Mountain area from outpatient, to rehabilitation hospitals, skilled nursing, to home health physical therapy! Once you are discharged from Physical Therapy, then we could re-visit sessions with me. Once again, mobile PERSONAL TRAINING visits ONLY! I will not hesitate to refer you out to a Physical Therapy clinic if your needs are beyond personal training. With that said, there are times it is possible to work in tandem with your Physical Therapist and work on deficits that are not addressed.
Please reach out if you are a Physical Therapy clinic as I'm always looking for great clinicians to refer my clients, family, and friends to that are close to their homes. Also, if you are a PT clinic and would like to chat about cross referrals, please reach out. I think we should all help each other out!
Balance is being able to control our bodies in space despite what’s going on in the world around is and is controlled by our visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Many of us as we get older begin to lack the adequate mobility, strength, power, and coordination to control ourselves in many environments and that can put us at greater risk of falls. Many falls are preventable and identifying hazards around the house such as slippery surfaces, loose carpeting, high thresholds, uneven surfaces can be identified. Of course, getting stronger, improving power, enhancing coordination, gaining mobility, and working on balance activities/challenges can help improve your odds as well as allow you to get back to doing what you enjoy! You can improve your balance at ANY AGE! Don't let me people tell you are too old!
Facts About Falls according to the CDC
Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. In New Mexico, over one in four adults (29.6%) age 65 and older, report falling each year.
Falls Are Serious and Costly
- Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries with 20% causing serious injury including fractures.
- Over 800,000 people a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture.
- Each year at least 300,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures.
- ~10% of nursing home admissions are related to falls.
- More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling (usually by falling sideways).
- Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
- In 2015, the total medical costs for falls totaled more than $50 billion!
I don’t mention these facts to make you fear more as I don’t believe changing one’s weaknesses and behavior is best done by creating more fear. I do, however, want to empower you that YOU can improve your balance at any age, if you are willing to put in the work and the time!
If you are wanting to work with a Senior Fitness Specialist that has the skills, experience, and tools to help you improve your balance so you can continue to do the things you want to do or improve or at least maintain your independence, then we should talk! I can help you get back to not fearing activity again. Life is an adventure… how can I help you continue yours?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE NOTE!
This is NOT a Physical Therapy practice!
If you need medical attention, you must first be seen by a medical provider and cleared for exercise by your medical provider. This could also mean your provider recommends Physical Therapy which I do not do. There are many wonderful Physical Therapy clinics in the Albuquerque and East Mountain area from outpatient, to rehabilitation hospitals, skilled nursing, to home health physical therapy! Once you are discharged from Physical Therapy, then we could re-visit sessions with me. Once again, mobile PERSONAL TRAINING visits ONLY! I will not hesitate to refer you out to a Physical Therapy clinic if your needs are beyond personal training. With that said, there are times it is possible to work in tandem with your Physical Therapist and work on deficits that are not addressed.
Please reach out if you are a Physical Therapy clinic as I'm always looking for great clinicians to refer my clients, family, and friends to that are close to their homes. Also, if you are a PT clinic and would like to chat about cross referrals, please reach out. I think we should all help each other out!
