Fall Risk: Who is at Risk and How to Prevent Them

We are pleased to invite Dr. Hannah Freiboth, a Physical Therapist, to this Podcast. This is a conversation about ways older adults can avoid falls. We look at the incidence of falls in this age group and the consequences or results of a fall. Learn how to assess our own risk of falling. Our guest brings her experience as a Physical Therapist to this Podcast. She shares her recommendations for both our physical person and our home, so we don't become another statistic.

What is "fall risk?" How can we address the "modifiable" risk factors? How we can reduce those risk factors that are "non-modifiable," like reduced sensitivity in our feet?

In her recommendations, Hannah discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy physical condition, especially balance and strength. She also discusses how modifying our environment is also a good risk management strategy. Learn more about this important topic by tuning in.

Mini Bio

Dr. Hannah Freiboth is a physical therapist currently working in an acute care hospital setting. While her caseload includes a variety of conditions, she has developed a passion for helping older adults remain living safely at home. That is, remaining in their own home without assistance. Hannah received her Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree with a major in Biology from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. She then earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from University of Jamestown Physical Therapy Program. There she graduated with an award in excellence in evidence based practice.

Combined with her easy-going personality and love for how physical therapy can help others, people find it effortless to connect with Hannah. This is on both a personal and professional level. She can be found serving her audience on social media as “Revitalize Physical Therapy” or in her private group “Revitalize Your Balance: No More Falls.”

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