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Fall Prevention Awareness Month: 10 Tips to Prevent Falls

Fall Prevention Awareness Month: 10 Tips to Prevent Falls As the leaves begin to change and the crisp autumn air sets in, we also welcome Fall Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness about the importance of preventing falls, especially among older adults. While fall prevention should be a year-round concern, this dedicated month serves as [...]

Preventing Falls in Hospitals: Strategies for Patient Safety

Preventing Falls in Hospitals: Strategies for Patient Safety Preventing falls in hospitals are a serious concern, often leading to injuries, complications, or even lawsuits. Healthcare providers, administrators, and staff must implement effective strategies to prevent falls and ensure patient safety. In this blog, we will explore various strategies that hospitals can take to optimize patient [...]

6 Proven Products to Protect Fall Risk Patients

6 Proven Products to Protect Fall Risk Patients When it comes to patient care, ensuring the safety of fall-risk patients is paramount. Falls can lead to serious injuries, complications, or even costly lawsuits for your facility. As healthcare professionals, it’s essential to implement effective strategies to prevent falls and protect the well-being of your patients. [...]

Gait Analysis: Optimizing Patient Care

Gait Analysis: Optimizing Patient Care As dedicated physical therapists, you know that moving our bodies involves more than just taking steps. It's a complicated series of mechanics that can affect how well our patients feel. Gait analysis allows you to uncover the nuances of how your patients walk and move. In this blog, we're going [...]

Fall Risks: A Step-by-Step Plan for Your Patients

Fall Risks: A Step-by-Step Plan for Your Patients Fall risks are a significant concern for many facilities. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), approximately half of the 1.6 million residents in U.S. nursing facilities fall each year. Falls often have serious consequences, including: Reduced quality of life Decreased ability to function [...]

Solo-Step Rental Program: As Low as $300/Month

Introducing the new Solo-Step Overhead Track Rental Program: As Low as $300/Month In today’s fast-paced world, convenience and flexibility have become paramount in every aspect of our lives. Innovative solutions have transformed the way we consume products and services. The mission of Solo-Step has always been to better the lives of patients across the world [...]