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SoloStep overhead track and harness used in physical therapy

Improve your Physical Therapy Facility with Solo-Step!

Improve your Physical Therapy Facility with Solo-Step! The Solo-Step overhead track and harness system offers many benefits for facilities that have the system installed. Over 500 facilities have Solo-Step installed, with many more to come! These facilities have recognized the importance of having a safety overhead system and how it adds value to their facilities [...]

Fall Prevention Month: Weekly Tip #5

Fall Prevention Month: Weekly Tip #5 Lack of physical activity is one of the main factors leading to falls! Physical activity and exercise have been identified as a single intervention that can prevent falls in adults over 65 years old. According to BioMed Central, about 4% of falls result in fractures, while 11% result in [...]

Fall Prevention Month: Weekly Tip #4

Fall Prevention Month: Weekly Tip #4 Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall! As you get older, physical changes and health conditions can make falling more likely. Even changes in medications or certain medications to treat conditions can have an impact on your balance! This brings us [...]

Fall Prevention Month: Weekly Tip #3

Fall Prevention Month: Weekly Tip #3 Falls are the leading result of injury and injury death for individuals 65 or older. About 36 million older adults fall each year, resulting in over 32,000 deaths. Falling is NOT a natural part of aging, and once you fall, you are more likely to fall again! There are [...]

Fall Prevention Month: Weekly Tip #2

Fall Prevention Month: Weekly Tip #2 Over 800,000 patients are hospitalized per year because of a fall injury! The most common injuries resulting from a fall are head injuries or hip fractures. These injuries cause many difficulties and make everyday activities more challenging. Solo-Step® is focused on spreading awareness of falls and we have been [...]

Fall Prevention Month: Weekly Tip #1

Fall Prevention Month: Weekly Tip #1 September marks the beginning of fall, but it is also Fall Prevention Month! Millions of people ages 65 and older fall each year. According to the CDC, more than 1 out of every 4 elderly people fall yearly, and falling once will double your chances of falling again! That [...]