Slips and Falls – What to Avoid
Everyone has slipped and fell at one point in their life. A sheet of black ice or a newly cleaned floor can cause you to unexpectedly lose your footing. Often the experience can leave you thinking to yourself how did this just happen; or occasionally embarrassed if others are around to see. Most of the time you can get up and brush yourself off after the incident with minor injury. Unfortunately for some, this experience can have an effect lasting longer than just a moment of embarrassment.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics concluded from their analysis of the 2015 workplace data that falls on the same level were the leading cause of injury at the workplace. They recorded 197,260 cases that required the affected individual to take some period of time away from work. Unexpected time away from the workplace can bring about a number of difficulties for the affected individual and their families. Sustaining an injury severe enough to remove you from the workplace frequently requires a prolonged recovery period even after you are able to return to work. This period can often be reduced by consulting a physical therapist for treatment specific to the injury.
Fortunately, many of these falls can be avoided if the proper precautions are taken. Practices in the workplace such as good housekeeping and reducing wet or slippery surfaces can positively affect the chances of someone slipping and falling. On a personal level, avoiding obstacles in tight spaces while also wearing proper shoes can reduce your chances of slipping and falling. Reliable Plant offers further information about how workplaces and individuals can work together to reduce these incidents.
If you happen to suffer from a slip and fall injury, Park Physical Therapy can help you make a full and timely recovery. Park PT has been providing high quality, compassionate care in Massapequa since 1993. Their staff have doctorate degrees as well as advanced certifications in various specialties and are experts in restoring normal strength, motion, gait, balance, and overall function after injury. The Park PT website offers a full listing of treatments that they offer, as well as additional information regarding their practice. If you or a loved one have sustained an injury from a slip and fall, you should consult Park PT for your recovery needs.
