Role of Physiotherapy in Preventing Falls in Elderly People
Around 7.7% of the total population of India is over the age of 60 years. People in this age group often face a lot of problems due to changes in social norms and activities. Among all these, falls are the most common problem and serious threat to their health. Most of these falls don't result in serious injuries, but they can create the problem of fractures specialky hip, wrist and spine fractures . It can affect the overall confidence and independence of elderly people. To prevent falls in elderly people, Physiotherapy at home service can be extremely beneficial. An experienced physiotherapist can help people to address the risk of falls, treat injuries, and reduce pain. Along with this, an expert Physical therapist at Physiorevive can evaluate the environment of your home and find risky spots which can lead to severe injuries. The main goal of the fall prevention program is to focus on the fear of falling by working on some areas that are described below. ●