Studies indicate that falls are quite common among people with MS and are often associated with injuries and negative impact on quality of life.
The National MS Society has developed a new 8-week fall prevention program, designed for people living with MS who are ambulatory but who may be at risk of falling.
Sorry, registration is CLOSED!
Tuesdays, March 20-May 8, 2012
4-6 pm
Saint Louis University
Doisy College of Health Sciences
Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
3437 Caroline St., Suite 3113
St. Louis, MO 63104
You will learn about fall risks, tips and strategies to reduce risk for falling, and exercises to enhance balance and safety.
A supportive group atmosphere and expert instructors in the field of rehabilitation, health and wellness will help each participant develop a personal plan to maximize safety.
Each week's 2-hour program will have two parts; a discussion component focused on awareness of issues related to falls and an exercise component directed to improving postural alignment, balance, endurance and mobility.
Through this course, participants will:
- Increase awareness of the prevalence of falls among people with MS and the risk factors that may contribute to falls.
- Identify strategies they can employ to prevent falls and develop a fall prevention action plan.
- Engage in a develop a home fitness plan that addresses balance, endurance, and strength, aimed at reducing fall risk.
- Increase their confidence in minimizing fall risk and in managing falls if they do occur.
- Identify additional community resources to implement a fall prevention action plan.
PROGRAM FACILITATORS:
Elissa C. Held Bradford, PT, MPT, NCS
Instructor
Saint Louis University
Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
Joanne M. Wagner, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Saint Louis University
Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
For Questions, please contact Suzanne Carron at 1.800.344.4867 or suzanne.carron@nmss.org.