Moving Confidently: Practical Fall Prevention [Full Webcast]

Part 2 of our 4-part Healthy Bones Series
with Dr. Kathy Doubleday DPT & Dr. Kaitlin Ryan DPT

Learn practical strategies to prevent falls and maintain your independence. Our physical therapists share expert insights on:
- Hidden risks in daily activities
- Simple techniques for safer movement
- Balance and mobility tips
- Home safety strategies that work

Key topics covered:
- Understanding balance and how it changes with age
- Making daily activities safer (kitchen, bathroom, gardening)
- Simple balance exercises you can do at home
- Home environment modifications
- When to seek professional help

This is Part 2 of our 4-part Healthy Bones Series:
Part 2: Moving Confidently - Practical Fall Prevention
Part 3: Body Mechanics to Protect Your Bones (Coming Soon!)
Part 4: Nutrition & Lifestyle for Bone Health (Coming Soon!)

Did you know? 1 in 4 adults over 65 fall each year, but up to 41% of falls can be prevented with the right knowledge and techniques. Join us to learn how to protect yourself and maintain your independence.

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introductions
00:01:10 Preventing Fractures by Avoiding Falls
00:02:09 Falling Scenarios
00:03:54 Prevention vs. Injury
00:06:37 Strategies to Prevent Falls
00:08:29 How Our Body Balances
00:13:02 Environmental Hazards
00:14:13 What Can We Do?
00:15:42 Seated Balance Test
00:18:00 Falling Hazards Room-by-Room
00:30:05 Getting In and Out of a Car
00:32:19 Question: "How does hearing affect balance?"
00:34:39 The Best Way to Fall
00:39:08 Self Assessment and Balance Exercises
00:47:27 Group Classes for Balance
00:53:29 Next Webcast
00:54:27 Get the Free Resources

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