@gmarosie AYE! My daughter did the same yesterday and was very sore last night. Since we are "shoes free" household, years ago my PT told me to have supportive "house shoes" that do not go outdoors, not just slippers with soles. When I break that rule, I trip, slip, fall, and get a sore back, hips, legs...just a thought, but to support your recovery, maybe consider shoes on all hard surfaces?
Easy Spirit clogs are comfortable to wear both inside and outside. They have sneaker-like thick molded soles and memory foam cushion insoles. Helpful with keeping balance when walking.
After I fell a few years ago and suffered injuries, someone told me that the number one reason people fall again is because they think they will fall. I don't know how true it is, but could there be some relationship in how we think about things and outcomes. Still trying to figure this out.
Anyway I am really careful when I walk now and always aware of my surroundings.
In my area Parks & Rec had a program that help prevent falls in older adults through programs like "A Matter of Balance," an 8-week class focusing on reducing fear of falling, increasing activity, and improving balance/strength. They also offer gentle fitness classes (yoga, cardio, Zumba Gold) and resources on their Active Lifestyles page, all designed to boost mobility, coordination, and strength, key factors in fall prevention, often partnering with organizations like Senior Connections for instruction.
I learned everyone in the class had different concerns, some fear falling in public places avoiding crowds others fear falling at home with no one to help. Some had already had a fall. The program was presented by an occupational therapist and a physical therapist. I hope you can find this type of program in your area.
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Easy Spirit clogs are comfortable to wear both inside and outside. They have sneaker-like thick molded soles and memory foam cushion insoles. Helpful with keeping balance when walking.
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3 Reactions@nycmusic correction: OrthoFeet, a great site.
More time spent walking in bare feet helps prevent falls.
Skin sensitivity is felt in brain. The wee pricks stimulate balance.
Look it up on GOOGLE.
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3 Reactions@adr Best advice. I agree having your mine on other things is a hinderance to many things including walking.
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2 ReactionsIn my area Parks & Rec had a program that help prevent falls in older adults through programs like "A Matter of Balance," an 8-week class focusing on reducing fear of falling, increasing activity, and improving balance/strength. They also offer gentle fitness classes (yoga, cardio, Zumba Gold) and resources on their Active Lifestyles page, all designed to boost mobility, coordination, and strength, key factors in fall prevention, often partnering with organizations like Senior Connections for instruction.
I learned everyone in the class had different concerns, some fear falling in public places avoiding crowds others fear falling at home with no one to help. Some had already had a fall. The program was presented by an occupational therapist and a physical therapist. I hope you can find this type of program in your area.
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