Stay independent
Avoid the nursing home
Now, more than ever, it makes sense to stay fit and healthy. We know that certain health conditions and
living situations can place you at a much higher likelihood of contracting potentially life threatening diseases.
The good news is that it isn't too late to improve your health and your chances of living well, longer.
One of the most common reasons that people end up in a nursing home:
Being unable to get up from the floor.
You can end up on the floor either by accident or on purpose.
If you find that you can't get up by yourself, you are at risk of losing your independence.
That's when people often start thinking about needing to move to some kind of assistive living facility.
The main thing that prevents people from being able to get up from the floor is weak muscles in the hips and thighs.
Take these tests to see if you are weak in these muscles.
* It is important that you have someone with you, standing by, to make sure you don't lose your balance. If you would like us to help you, click on the link on this page to schedule your Free Healthy Aging Analysis.
1. Quadriceps Strength
Sit in a comfortable chair. Straighten one leg out in front. Attempt to stand just using the other leg, no hands. If you are unable to stand without using your hands or the other leg, you may not be strong enough to be able to get up from the ground. Test on each foot.
2. Hip Strength
Stand facing a wall with someone standing behind you. Lift one foot off the floor, trying to keep your pelvis level and not leaning to either side. You can lightly touch the wall to keep your balance. Hold this position for 30 seconds. Then try with the other leg.
If your pelvis doesn't stay level or if you lean to either side, you probably have hip weakness. This could prevent you from being able to get up from the floor by yourself.
What if I can't do one of these tests correctly?
Healthy Aging Experts that you can trust.
We've been helping people stay
healthy in Louisiana for over 25 years. So we know what it takes to keep you independent.
We spend the time to understand your situation.
We identify the 3 main issues.
Every person is different. So we listen to you to really understand your health and where you are now.
We write down for you the 3 main problems that may threaten your independence. We will explain these issues so that you understand.
We give you the best plan.
We show you what you can do at home now.
We teach you the first 3 things that need to be done to stay healthy as you age. We find that everyone can make great improvement by focusing on the first 3 things.
Your FREE Report includes what you can do at home right now to age healthily and stay independent.
We've been voted the area's best for 8 years. Chances are, you have friend or neighbor that we have treated in one of our 7 clinics.
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"I'm not using a cane anymore!"
“My experience at STAR Physical Therapy has been excellent! The staff here are very helpful and thorough. I'm not using a cane anymore! They have helped improve my strength, balance, and pain level. Family has noticed overall improvement from my visits as well. It could not have been better."
Ed Boesch - Slidell
"Muscle strength came back by the 4th visit."
"I came here with little motion and balance. Quickly after starting physical therapy, I came off a walker and I did not have to use a cane for walking.
Muscle strength came back by the 4th visit. I was able to play golf and ride my motorcycle again.
Physical therapy gave me the ability to work on the construction sites. Thank you to the staff at STAR Physical Therapy!”
Joseph - Algiers
"I have gained strength, balance and confidence..."
"Over the course of my Physical Therapy I have gained strength, balance and confidence in my ability to accomplish my goal of driving again.
The team’s encouragement has been most beneficial."
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