Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Many people think, “It won’t happen to me.” But the truth is that more than […]
Did you know that when your doctor refers you for Physical Therapy, you have a choice of where to attend? So why travel the extra miles when Paradigm has State of the art facilities with excellent physical therapists near you. Paradigm Physical Therapy and Wellness has 3 convenient locations to serve you. Los Lunas, Belen […]
What Can YOU Do to Prevent Falls? Many falls can be prevented. By making some changes, you can lower your chances of falling. Five things YOU can do to prevent falls: Know your risk! See a licensed physical therapist for a fall risk assessment. Schedule today with Paradigm Physical Therapy & Wellness or ask your […]
September is Fall Risk Screening and Prevention Month For our elderly to stay independent it is crucial that we educate ourselves about fall prevention. The stark reality can be found in these startling statistics, but you or your precious family member does not have to become one of these numbers. A little education and asking […]
Fall Risk Screening and Prevention Clinic on 2/24/2018 – Summary & Photos Learn what we do and see what you might expect at the next one. On Saturday, February 24, community members took part in a free fall risk screening and prevention clinic at Paradigm Los Lunas. Participants participated in balance testing, then reviewed the […]
Fall Risk Screening and Prevention Part 4: Attend Paradigm’s Fall-Risk Screening Clinic on 2/24/2018 Hopefully we have convinced you that falling is a serious problem, and that you want to prevent yourself and loved ones from having a fall if at all possible. We take falls very seriously here at Paradigm! We will be conducting […]
Fall Risk Screening and Prevention Part 3: How do we stop falls from happening? Once we have identified individuals who are at risk for future falls, we need to implement an intervention to stop falls from happening. All the current evidence indicates that the best defense against falls is a multidisciplinary team approach. This means […]
Fall Risk Screening and Prevention Part 1: Why are healthcare professionals “tripping” over falls? What’s the big deal? Falls among the elderly and those with disabilities are a huge concern in the healthcare community. When we were younger, the biggest concern after a fall was often a skinned knee, but as we age, falls become […]