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Falls

Fall prevention

Fall prevention here is occupational therapy, not a balance gym. The work is the walk to the bathroom, the turn in the kitchen, and the changes that make those routes safer. A fall prevention class is also held for people who want to start in a group.

A therapist leading a fall prevention class as adults practice standing from chairs

Who this helps

  • You have fallen or almost fallen
  • You feel unsteady while getting dressed or moving through the house
  • You have started avoiding the tub, the stairs, or going out
  • You want the fall prevention class

What a visit includes

  • A review of the daily tasks that feel unsteady
  • Practice in the clinic or in your own rooms
  • A home safety check when the visit is mobile
  • Class details if a group is the better start

Clinic at 6000-C Laurel Bowie Rd., Bowie, MD 20715. Mobile visits cover Prince George's County. Coverage is explained before the first billed visit. This is occupational therapy, not physical therapy.

Schedule a visit Call 240-917-6105

Questions

Is this physical therapy for balance?

No. The focus is how you move through daily tasks and how the home can be safer.

Where is the class?

The class is part of Vital Hands Rehab in Bowie. Call 240-917-6105 for the next date, or see the class section on the home page.

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