Interested in learning how to improve your balance and help to decrease your risk of falling? Did you know that 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 fall each year and that number is on the rise? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among persons aged 65 and older.
Join us for this Balance and Fall Prevention workshop with Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy where we'll cover:
1 - The biggest mistake balance sufferers can make
2 - The three major components of balance control
3 - How to get up from the ground after a fall
4 - What successful treatment for those struggling with falls and balance problems looks like
This workshop will be taught by Dr. Dan Hinnerschitz who has 10+ years of experience in treating folks who have a history of falling due to decreased balance. This is a free workshop as part of the Park Rx Series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Dan Hinnerschitz is a physical therapist with Madden and Gilbert Physical Therapy and a graduate of Lebanon Valley College. He has been practicing in Central PA for 10+ years and specializes in using hands-on treatments to treat musculoskeletal conditions ranging from neck pain and arm pain, shoulder pain and rotator cuff problems, back pain and sciatica, knee pain, arthritis, and many other conditions. In addition, he also enjoys working with the active older community to help with improving balance and decreasing the risk of falling. His primary goal is to help patients keep a healthy and active lifestyle with conservative treatment without having to rely on unnecessary medications, injections, or surgery.