Confidence
Starts With
Stability
Fall Prevention
Program
Learn how fall risk screening and the right support can help you stay steady and independent.
Falls Are Common,
But They Are Often Preventable
Small changes in balance, strength, or walking pattern can increase fall risk over time. Many falls can be reduced with early screening and the right support. Understanding if you’re at risk is the first step toward protecting your health and independence.
The Risk of Falling
1 in 4
adults over 65 fall each year.
1 in 5
falls result in serious injury.
Americans each year are hospitalized due to a fall.
1 Million
Nearly
The average cost of a fall related hospital stay is
$30,000
Fall Risk Increase With Age
by triggering shifts in roles, increasing emotional stress, and causing social isolation.
Family Relationships
Falls profoundly affect
Most falls do not happen “out of nowhere.” They are often linked to balance or foot and ankle instability.
Are You at Risk of Falling?
• Do you feel unsteady when walking, especially on uneven surfaces?
• Have you tripped or stumbled in the past year?
• Do your toes catch the ground when you walk?
• Do you hold onto furniture or walls for support at home?
• Have you noticed weakness after a stroke or injury?
• Do you have numbness or reduced feeling in your feet?
• Do you avoid certain activities because you’re worried about falling?
• Have family members expressed concern about your balance?
If you answered Yes to one or more of these questions, your balance and foot stability may benefit from additional support.
A fall risk assessment can help your provider determine whether a custom ankle-foot brace, such as the Balance Brace, may improve your stability and reduce your risk of falling.
Ask Your Provider:
Would the Balance Brace
help improve my stability?
Custom Support = Steadier Steps
Improved stability begins at the foundation: the foot and ankle.
The Balance Brace
Is a custom ankle-foot orthosis designed to provide added support by helping stabilize your ankle and improve foot control. It may help you:
What This
Means for You
With the right support and guidance from your provider, you may notice:
• Smoother, more controlled steps
• Less reliance on walls or furniture
• Greater comfort during daily activities
• Increased confidence moving through your home and community
Talk with your provider about whether the Balance Brace could help improve your stability.
Walk With
Greater Confidence
Feel Steadier on Uneven Surfaces
Reduce postural sway and instability caused by weakness and fatigue.
Stay Active and Independent
Reduce Tripping and Stumbling