Falls are a serious concern for people living with Parkinson’s disease. They can lead to injuries, loss of independence, and a lower quality of life. Understanding why falls happen so often in Parkinson’s disease helps patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers take steps to reduce the risk. This article explores the motor and non-motor symptoms that increase fall risk, including freezing, postural instability, and orthostatic hypotension. It also offers practical advice

Falls are a major concern in rehabilitation centers, especially for older adults and individuals recovering from injuries. Physical therapists play a crucial role in helping patients regain strength, balance, and confidence after a fall. Their approach combines hands-on therapy with specialized tools and devices designed to support recovery and prevent future falls. This post explores how physical therapists solve fall recovery challenges, highlighting the tools they use and

The best exercises for individuals with Parkinson’s disease are fun, challenging, and, above all, safe. Depending on personal preferences and symptoms, a Parkinson’s patient may choose different exercises to work different motor or cognitive skills. However, an ideal exercise program incorporates a variety of activities that include aerobic exercise, strength training, balance exercises, and flexibility training. How much exercise should a person with Parkinson’s be getting?

Falls are a serious concern for wheelchair users and those in physical therapy. Injuries from falls can range from minor bruises to major...

Safe Patient Solutions has been engaged in the research and development of physical therapy/ musculoskeletal devices since 2009 which...

Concerns over the hazards associated with lifting and handling patients continue to mount. A document titled “National Standards for...

Shorter days of sunlight, cooler weather, and the first day of Fall is quickly approaching. With the first day of Fall arriving on...

Patient lifts and other  safe patient handling  equipment (e.g., mobility and transfer aids) are now required at many healthcare facilities. Some states have laws in place that require the presence and use of safe patient handling equipment in acute care settings. The reason arises from research that shows repetitive manual lifting results in cumulative trauma to the spine of nurses and other patient caregivers. Physical therapists weigh any factors into their selection of a

Clinically Assessment – Upper Body Strength In general, a user who has limited volitional strength in the upper body and legs while...

Safe Patient Handling, Lifting Patients, and Fall Recovery is a comprehensive guide that focuses on the proper techniques and practices...

Veterans face unique challenges that increase their risk of falling. Fall Prevention for Disabled Veterans: Understanding the Risks and Solutions Actions and factors to consider when clinicians prescribe fall recovery and mobility aids to Veterans for use in their homes include: Physical Disabilities : Veterans with physical disabilities, such as limb amputations, spinal cord injuries, or mobility impairments (e.g., Parkinson’s Disease, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis), may experienc

Did You Know? In the United States,  about 5.8 million people 65 and older fell at least once during a recent 3-month period. When an...

As a health care professional working with the elderly and/or disabled, you are very aware of the problems inherent in lifting patients....

Is the ResQUp Right For You? At Safe Patient Solutions, we want you to be successful in getting up from the floor to a seat, walker, bed,...