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How To Weather The Wintertime To Prevent Slips And Falls

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Kathleen Habschmidt PT, DPT

As we navigate this time of year, we face the inevitable challenges of cold, snowy, and icy weather. While these...
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Expect The Unexpected: Tips To Get Ahead Of Slips And Falls According To A Movement Expert

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Kimberly Smith, PT, DPT, VRT

Are you like most people and wait to address something until you HAVE to? Do you wait until your car...
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Am I At Risk For Falls?

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC

A fall is something that nobody wants to experience. They can leave us or a loved one with bruises, scrapes,...
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Tips From A PT: 8 Ways To Prevent Falling On Stairs

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Rebecca Pudvah PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS

Falls can occur anywhere at any time, especially when going up and down flights of stairs. Regardless of age or...
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From Swelling after an Injury to Static Stretches for Improved Flexibility: Top 10 Blogs of 2022

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Athletico

As the 2022 year ends, we looked back at the top ten blogs that our knowledgeable clinicians here at Athletico...
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Stop Falls Before They Happen

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Malvika Sampath, PT, DPT

The CDC reports that over 800,000 people are hospitalized each year due to a fall. This is a huge number...
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A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Balance Training

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Kimberly Smith, PT, DPT, VRT

Kimberly Smith is the Assistant Manager of Clinical Programs, IL Regional Coordinator – Vestibular/Concussion Program If you or someone you...
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Fall Prevention for a Loved One Who Lives Alone

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Rebecca Pudvah PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS

Do you have a loved one who is a little unsteady on their feet, has a history of falls, or...
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