Fall prevention – resources
Thank you to UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center physical therapists Shane Devlin and Samantha Burgess for presenting on fall prevention; it was a great presentation & discussion to a full house!
If you are looking for resources to help guide reduction of your own fall risk, please see the informational sheets below that were provided by Shane & Samantha.
Two of the risk reduction tips shared during the presentation:
-To guide yourself when sitting, reach back to find the seat surface, or take a moment to feel the seat against the back of your legs before you sit.
-Periodically assess your balance. A change in medications or overall health may impact your balance & increase the risk of falling. Awareness of changes can help identify action needed to minimize risk.
