Famous Fallers
These 3 actors started slap stick comedy in the 1920's
Who are the 3 Stooges/Larry, Moe and Curly
What is the primary reason why people fall?
Lower body weakness and balance/gait issues.
Who do you need to speak to at Empowerme to start the process of obtaining Empowerme Services?
What should you use when getting up at night to help prevent falls?
Lights or nightlights.
This Saturday Night Live star famously threw his large frame completely into furniture, walls and stages for explosive, chaotic physical laughs.
Who is Chris Farley
What professions works best for people to reduce fall risks.
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.
Who is the main PT that will complete your PT evaluation with Empowerme at the Township?
Who is Jessi Clutter DPT
This technique can reduce your fall risk 38%?
This comedian known for "The Great Stone Face" had perfectly timed falls without ever changing his expression.
Who is Buster Keaton
Emopwerme Wellness, we provide PT, OT, ST and the 360-wellness program without having to go out of for appointments.
Who is the OT that will complete your evaluation and set you goals for Occupational therapy?
Who is Shelli Chainey OTR
What can you wear to reduce your risk for falls.
This famous faller leaped from high ledges and water falls in the 1920's including Niagara Falls.
Who is Sam Patch.
What 3 systems in the body play a large role in balance?
Musculoskeletal system, Vision and Vestibular system.
Who are the Physical Therapist Assistants that provide PT at the Township?
Michelle, Nick and Shannon
What do people wear that increase their risk for falls?
What is oversize clothing and footwear or footwear without a back.
This English comic actor rose to fame in the era of silent film. He first feature length film was The Kid
Who is Charlie Chaplin
What joint in our body is the first automatic response to manage small slow shifts in balance while standing still.
What are the ankles.
Who is the Speech Therapist that will evaluate and treat for ST at the Township?
Mandy Hall SLP
What can you use to assist with fall prevention
The appropriate assistive devices that are recommended by your therapist including walkers, canes, wheelchairs and/or crutches are the most common.