QUIZ: Are you at risk for falls?

While we wouldn’t recommend spending time perched on any tall walls, maybe Humpty Dumpty wouldn’t have had such a great fall if he’d done more to improve his balance in advance.

PRO~PT’s Balance & Fall Prevention Program is designed to help you feel more confident and independent in your daily life so that you fall less often—and if you do fall, we can teach you how to do so in a way that reduces the chance for fall injuries.

If you answer yes to two or more of these questions, you may be a candidate for balance or vestibular rehabilitation. Consult with your physical therapist or physician to find out about next steps, or request an appointment with PRO~PT.

1. Do you take medication for two or more of the following diseases: Heart Disease, Hypertension, Arthritis, Anxiety or Depression?
2. Do you have dizziness with changes in position of the head or body (for example, turning over in bed)?
3. Have you fallen in the past year?
4. Do you feel as if you need to hold onto someone when walking on uneven surfaces or crowded or dark areas?
5. Do you use a walker or wheelchair or try to hold onto furniture while you walk through your house?
6. Do you have trouble getting out of a chair?
7. Do you feel wobbly or unsteady when you stand or walk?