How to handle a slip or fall

One of the most common accidents people experience is falling. No matter where on Long Island you live, people trip, slip, stumble, and fall for a wide variety of reasons. While some falls are no big deal, a person can sometimes sustain serious injuries from taking a more major fall. While falling is often seen as an element of slapstick comedy, there is another side of falling that is associated with many debilitating injuries that can rob an individual of their independence. Thankfully, there are many steps one can take to reduce their risk of falling, and recover from the injuries sustained from a past fall.

Fundamentally, most falls are caused by an individual having trouble with balance or lower body strength. As people age and their bodies become weaker the risk of falling often increases. By consulting a physical therapist, one can be taught a variety of balance inducing exercises, and learn what parts of their life are increasing their risk of a fall.

Another common factor in falling risk is the environment in which the person lives. If somebody is living in a highly cluttered house, the risk for tripping and falling in increased. It is important to eliminate any hazards in your living space that could be the cause of a dangerous fall.

Another factor that can lead to falls is due to an imbalance associated with head trauma, vertigo, and concussions. These conditions can also be evaluated, and potentially treated through physical therapy. There is a very long list of factors that can contribute to falling. This can make it difficult to pinpoint what exactly caused your fall, or could cause one. To see how a physical therapist can help, contact Island Sports Physical Therapy. The team at Island Sports Physical Therapy with 6 locations including East Northport, Huntington, Coram, Nesconset,  East Meadow, and Glen Cove offer a wide variety of services to serve all orthopedic and physical therapy needs.