DID YOU KNOW???

• Acute hospital fall related fractures cost an estimated 10 billion dollars annually.
• Injury is the 6th leading cause of death in individuals over 65.
• Most fatal injuries are related to falls.
• 33-50% of those hospitalized for a fall will not survive another year.
• 40% of those hospitalized for a fall will require long-term care.
• 50% of those who fall do so repeatedly.
• Often, there is more than one medical cause for dizziness and imbalance. Communication between Physicians and Physical Therapists ensure the most successful outcomes.

Balance Rehabilitation is successful in reducing falls. NCPT specializes in a comprehensive program with objective tests and treatment. We are able to provide the following services:

• Comprehensive Balance Evaluation
• Assessment of Confidence Index
• Education of compensatory strategies for imbalance
• Assessment for need of assistive devices
• Gait analysis
• Environmental recommendations
• Treatment to reduce osteoporosis
• Exercises to strength lower extremity and trunk stabilizers
• Home exercise program