Falls Post-Stroke

With September being National FALLS Month, let’s dig into how falls affect us!

I’ve experienced more than a dozen falls in the 10 years post-stroke.  

How about you?!

In most cases, I succeeded in not breaking any bones, or injuring myself in any other way! In 4 different falls, I broke 3 bones: (foot, collarbone, and 2 ribs); and, one where I split my head open and received stitches in the ER!  

They can certainly be painful - to your body and your mind!

STATISTICS

If you’re feeling alone….falls are the #1 unintentional cause of injury and death.

According to Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology on the Library of Medicine website……

• After a stroke, the fall rate can be significant:

  • Approximately 7% of stroke patients fall within the first week after their stroke, and 73% may experience a fall within the first year. 

  • Falls can lead to various negative outcomes, including injuries, increased healthcare costs, and a decline in quality of life.

FOR MORE INFO…

General Stats

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Fall Prevention

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Balance Exercises

Getting up from fall

Balance Exercises

LET’S DO OUR BEST TO REDUCE/ELIMINATE FALLS BY UTILIZING THE FALL PREVENTION METHODS LISTED ABOVE!

I know I will!