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Physiotherapy practice focused on neurological, vestibular, concussion and older adult rehab & health

08/25/2023

Learning safe fall landing strategies can reduce the forces exerted on various body parts upon impact. Decreased forces means less potential for life altering injuries like hip fractures and concussions. Pretty neat eh? ❤️🧠

If you or a loved one are worried about falling, give us a shout!

📞780-760-8676
📧 laura@edmontonneurophysio.com

Moon, Y., Bishnoi, A., Sun, R., Shin, J. C., & Sosnoff, J. J. (2019). Preliminary investigation of teaching older adults the tuck-and-roll strategy: can older adults learn to fall with reduced impact severity. Journal of biomechanics, 83, 291-297.

08/22/2023

I was a gymnast for 12 years. At the beginning of every season we reviewed how to fall so that we wouldn't get injured when we fell off the equipment or out of a tumbling pass, a daily occurrence in the sport.

There is a growing body of research suggesting that this applies to older adults as well! Below are just a few studies that have shown that learning safe fall landing techniques can help reduce the severity of injury in the event of a fall. Contact us to learn more!

Arkkukangas, M., Strömqvist Bååthe, K., Ekholm, A., & Tonkonogi, M. (2022). High challenge exercise and learning safe landing strategies among community-dwelling older adults: a randomized controlled trial. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(12), 7370.

Kinney, S. G., & Kiesel, J. D. (2021). Utilization of safe fall landing strategies in physical therapist management of geriatric populations: a case report. Physical therapy, 101(3), pzaa226.
PMCID: PMC9223480

Moon, Y., Bishnoi, A., Sun, R., Shin, J. C., & Sosnoff, J. J. (2019). Preliminary investigation of teaching older adults the tuck-and-roll strategy: can older adults learn to fall with reduced impact severity. Journal of biomechanics, 83, 291-297.

08/18/2023

Confidence in movement plays a big role in our perception of aging. There are times in life when our confidence is lower whether it be based on reality, perception or outside influences. When our confidence is low, it is harder to manage adversity. The good news is positive experiences with movement can improve confidence. The right tools, the right guide and a little fun can help build your confidence. Let us cheer you on! 📣👏

08/11/2023

It's amazing what mindset can do. Let's change the script on aging and celebrate all the amazing things we get to do and people we get to meet throughout our lifetimes. Your body will thank you for it.

Check out these articles to learn more.

Levy, B. R., Slade, M. D., Murphy, T. E., & Gill, T. M. (2012). Association between positive age stereotypes and recovery from disability in older persons. Jama, 308(19), 1972-1973.

Levy, B. R., Zonderman, A. B., Slade, M. D., & Ferrucci, L. (2009). Age stereotypes held earlier in life predict cardiovascular events in later life. Psychological science, 20(3), 296-298.

Levy, B. R., Slade, M. D., Pietrzak, R. H., & Ferrucci, L. (2018). Positive age beliefs protect against dementia even among elders with high-risk gene. PloS one, 13(2), e0191004.

07/25/2023

Long-time, no see! I have taken a little social media vacation in lieu of getting to spend an amazing week in beautiful Quebec City at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s annual education conference. Met some amazing colleagues from around the country doing incredible things to advance the physiotherapy profession, improve access to care, and help position physiotherapists as leaders in optimizing the health and wellness of Canadians. Thanks for having me. Looking forward to next year!

Back to our regularly scheduled programming 😉

06/03/2023

We will be at on Monday June 5th for their Health and Wellness Fair in honour of Seniors Week! Sharing all the knowledge on how physio can help prevent falls and optimize your health so you you can do all the fun things you want to do!

05/31/2023

We would love to prevent all falls but that’s not always realistic. Falls can happen, so instead of just avoiding them let’s prepare for them. One way we can prepare is by building pre-requisite strength, learning different techniques and practicing how to get on and off the floor. If you are concerned about you or a loved one’s ability to get on and off the floor we can help!

780-760-8676
laura@edmontonneurophysio.com

05/29/2023

Attention all Albertans! Do you want to learn more about how physiotherapy can optimize your health as you age? Join me and Finding Balance Alberta on June 6th at 9am Mountain Time for a webinar to learn more about the changes that occur in our bodies as we age and how getting to know your local physiotherapist can help keep you upright and moving for life with confidence. You won’t want to miss it!

Register here:

https://ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TxPzr6q8R3yD0-Hm7kdlug #/registration

05/27/2023

We all get knocked off balance from time to time but the difference between catching yourself and falling to the pavement is your ability to react quickly. As a result, fall prevention programs must included strength, agility and muscular power to keep us upright and able to do all the fun things in life we want to do. If you want to move with confidence for life, give us a shout!

780-760-8676
laura@edmontonneurophysio.com

05/26/2023

Let’s talk about the F-word..Falls!

Falls can happen to anyone at anytime but as we get older they can become increasingly more frequent and have more significant consequences. The good news is that a lot of falls can be prevented. Thorough assessment and targeted intervention are keys to keeping you on your feet. Give us a shout if you would like to know more about physical therapy can prevent falls. 👍🏻

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