Empowering Balance: How FYZICAL's Nationwide Campaign is Fighting the Fall

A United Front Against Falls

This fall, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, a beacon in the realm of physical therapy, is spearheading a crucial campaign titled 'Fight the Fall.' Timed with National Falls Prevention Awareness Month and National Balance Awareness Week from September 14 through September 20, this initiative seeks to address a startling statistic: 1 in 4 older Americans fall each year. In a concerted effort to reverse this trend, FYZICAL is partnering with the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) to elevate awareness, provide vital fall risk screenings, and engage communities in proactive balance care.

Throughout September, FYZICAL clinics nationwide will extend fall risk screenings, inviting individuals of all ages to gain insights into balance and vestibular disorders. Additionally, during National Balance Awareness Week, participating clinics will host community events rich with interactive experiences like the one-legged ‘Flamingo’ challenge and a ‘Why I Stand’ wall, among others. These activities are not just fun; they're educational, designed to foster a deeper understanding of balance issues and how they can be effectively managed or prevented.

Stories of Hope and Recovery

The impact of FYZICAL's commitment to fighting falls is perhaps best illustrated through personal stories of recovery, like that of Jeff Igoe, a Marine Corps veteran. After enduring over a decade of debilitating vertigo and balance issues following a traumatic car accident, Igoe found hope and healing within FYZICAL's walls. His journey from relentless vertigo to regaining his independence is a powerful testament to the effectiveness of focused physical therapy. "Within the first four to six weeks of treatment, I started to notice improvements in my vertigo," Jeff shared. His experience underscores the potential for life-changing recovery through targeted therapy, embodying the very essence of the 'Fight the Fall' campaign.

Rick Douglass, PT, DPT, and Chief Clinical Officer at FYZICAL, emphasizes the core of their mission: "Falls can be truly devastating—they rob individuals of their confidence, their independence, and far too often, their quality of life. At FYZICAL, preventing these tragedies is more than an annual event; it's woven into our DNA." This sentiment echoes the profound commitment at the heart of FYZICAL's operations, aiming not just to treat but to transform lives.

Join the Movement

For those interested in supporting or benefiting from the 'Fight the Fall' campaign, FYZICAL has made it easy to get involved. Through collaboration with VeDA, participating clinics will engage in local fundraising efforts, augmenting national research, advocacy, and education on vestibular disorders. This initiative represents an opportunity for communities to come together, raising awareness and funds for a cause that affects millions.

The invitation to participate extends beyond those at risk of falls; it's a call to action for everyone to understand the importance of balance health and to support those navigating balance and vestibular disorders. To learn more about the initiative or to schedule a Fall Risk Screening at a nearby participating clinic, visit www.fyzical.com/locations.

At the heart of FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers' 'Fight the Fall' campaign is a message of empowerment, hope, and community engagement. By shining a spotlight on balance and vestibular health, FYZICAL is not only advocating for better patient outcomes but is also fostering a safer, more informed community—one step at a time. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those at risk of falls, ensuring a future where everyone can stand tall and confident, free from the fear of falling.