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A fall can shake more than your balance; it can shake your confidence, too. Even a quick slip can leave you wondering “What just happened?” and unsure what to do next. The truth is, most people don’t realize how common falls are until they experience one themselves. Physical therapy helps you recover not just physically,…

Most of us don’t think twice about walking – until it starts to feel harder than it should. After surgery, an injury, or with conditions like Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis (MS), even everyday movements can feel off-balance or unpredictable.  That’s where gait training physical therapy comes in. It’s a targeted physical therapy approach designed to…

Repeated falls in older patients aren’t just bad luck. They’re signals that something deeper is happening and that the next fall could mean a hip fracture, surgery, or even a permanent loss of independence. It’s a dangerous cycle—a fall, then fear, then less movement—that only increases the odds of falling again. Physical therapy offers a…

Falls don’t just “happen with age.” They often come after small but noticeable changes in strength, balance, or mobility. In fact, physical therapists like Robin Evans, Director of Ivy Rehab’s Geriatric & Vestibular Specialty Program, point out that many falls are preceded by subtle gait changes: shorter steps, slower turns, or a wider stance. These…

Strong hips are more than a fitness goal. They’re the foundation for safe, confident movement. The hip muscles work as stabilizers every time you climb stairs, step off a curb, or shift your weight to catch your balance. When these muscles are weak, the risk of falls and injuries goes up. At Ivy Rehab, our…