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Welcome to FYZICAL Gleneagle's September Newsletter!

September 18th is the first day of National Falls Prevention Awareness Week. This month, read about how balance therapy can change your life, including a testimonial from a FYZICAL patient who got back to doing what she loves with the help of our balance program. In addition, test out your balance at home by following the steps below! If you have a loved one who could benefit from the information below, please forward this newsletter to them.

Fight the Fall! How Balance Therapy Can Change Your Life

September is home to National Falls Prevention Awareness Week (Sept. 18-22), and at FYZICAL we’re working to shine a spotlight on the dangers of falling and the importance of fall prevention through our Fight the Fall initiative. Taking proactive measures to prevent falls is crucial, as it allows you to maintain independence and continue to do the activities you love! Our goal is to help eliminate falls by educating our communities about fall risk while helping to improve balance and enhance overall well-being.

The risk of falling increases with age, but falls can happen to anyone, at any time, for many different reasons. Most cases of falling involve multiple different causes or risk factors. Several of the more common types include:

Muscle weakness, especially in the legs
Side effects of medications like sedatives, antidepressants, or cold medicine can cause drowsiness or dizziness
Loss of hearing
Incontinence that causes frequent or urgent trips to the bathroom.
Drop-in blood pressure

If you find that you are dizzy or otherwise losing your balance, don’t ignore it. It is important to seek help as soon as balance issues begin. A lot of people wait too long, but the longer you wait, the worse it can get. Contact FYZICAL if you're experiencing these issues.

Hear From Our Patients!
Rose from Gainesville, FL

“My Neurologist recommended FYZICAL because of their reputation of excellence with balance therapy. I've been experiencing vestibular dysfunction specifically related to 3 falls within the past 12 months. The physical therapists at FYZICAL guided me to retrain my brain to process information properly.

As my sessions progressed I went from simpler to more complex movements. Throughout the sessions, I gained knowledge of using my senses, as well as, continued to develop core muscles. Physically and mentally, I began therapy with trepidation. The safety harness helped instill confidence in myself and my abilities. As the exercises moved from static (flat-footed) balance to dynamic balance environments, there was then no surface that I couldn't conquer!”

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How Can You Tell If Your Balance Needs Improvement?

Follow this simple test below to see if you may need balance training:

Stand barefoot next to a counter, sink, or chair with your hand gently grasping the surface.
Put one foot directly in front of the other, so that one heel touches the opposite toes.
Gently lift your hand up but keep it close to the surface in case you need to grab it quickly. Try to do this for 10 seconds.
Now try it with your eyes closed.

Did you wobble or lose balance? This means your balance may need work! Contact the FYZICAL nearest you to learn more about our fall risk screenings.

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Healthy Recipes

Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins

Tender, fluffy pumpkin zucchini muffins topped with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. These easy pumpkin zucchini muffins are made in one bowl, are naturally sweetened, and are filled with cozy pumpkin pie spices!

Autumn Salad With Maple Vinaigrette

Autumn Salad with roasted sweet potatoes, apples, Parmesan cheese, and a delicious maple vinaigrette. This fall salad is packed with good-for-you nutrients and will become a seasonal staple.