Fall Prevention

Did you know that 75% of falls occur in the home? 
You can decrease your chance of falling by keeping your home safe for you to move around. 

Fear of falling can limit your activities, but physical therapy can help improve your balance and provide strategies to prevent falls, build your confidence through balance and fall prevention techniques.

What can I do to decrease my risk of falling?
■  Make sure you have good lighting in every room. Include night lights in your bedroom, hallways, and bathrooms.
■  Rugs should be firmly fastened to the ground, especially at the corners. Electrical cords should be kept off the walking areas.
■  Add hand rails to your bathrooms for support for your bath, shower, and toilet use.
■  Always use the rails on stairs on both sides and ensure that each stairwell is well lit or has a visual cue.
■  Add non-slip strips or mats to shower and bath.
■  Wear shoes with firm, nonskid, non-friction soles. Avoid wearing loose slippers that could cause you to trip.
■  Keep kitchen items within easy reach to avoid using step stools.

Taking good care of your body will also keep you strong, mobile, and more independent.
■  See your eye doctor once a year.
■  Care for your feet and see a doctor if you have pain or corns.
■  Use assistive devices if they are recommended to you.
■  Sit on the bed for a few minutes before getting up to go to the bathroom at night. This will prevent dizziness in the dark.
 

Witham Rehabilitation Services at Lebanon 
2705 North Lebanon Street 
North Pavilion, Suite 105 
Lebanon, IN 46052

Phone 765-485-8999

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 
Monday - Friday 
7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Occupational Therapy & Speech Therapy 
Monday - Friday 
8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Physical Therapy Services 
Monday - Thursday 
7:30 am - 6:30 pm 
Friday  
7:30 am - 4:30 pm 
 
Witham Rehabilitation Services at Frankfort 
2485 East Wabash Street 
Frankfort, IN 46041

Phone 765-485-8991

Physical Therapy Services  
Monday - Friday 
8:30 am - 4:00 pm