Gauravi Merchant, PT, MPA, executive director, Physicians Choice Physical Therapy, West Los Angeles, says PTs can often help people prevent fall-related injuries by helping them to improve their balance and offering tips for fall recovery and prevention. ‘'Teaching people the right body mechanics, stretching and strengthening the weak muscles—and by that, preventing injuries......from overuse and poor body mechanics.Her tips for clients:
1. For injury prevention: good posture, good body mechanics, improving core strength, and regular exercise.
2. For low back pain prevention and recovery: good posture and body mechanics at all times; core strengthening, "We use Pilates-based physical therapy to reeducate muscles and improve core strength; and regular aerobic exercises such as swimming and cycling."
3. For recovery: ice first with all acute back injuries......education about what to do/not do in terms of body mechanics and posture; home exercise program to recover and prevent future back injuries.
* Article taken from rehab management or www.rehabpub.com
