Stay Steady: A Fall Recovery Workshop

Would you be able to get up off of the floor if you fell and were home alone? 1 out of 4 older adults in the United States report falls every year. These falls can result in life-changing injuries. Of the people that fall in our area, about ⅓ have to contact emergency services for assistance getting up from the floor. This interactive workshop, led by Dana Tress, will discuss falls, common ways people fall, and strategies for independently getting up from the floor. This workshop is designed to be interactive with immediate techniques and exercises you can begin using to maintain your independence with fall recovery. If you would like to practice during class, feel free to bring items such as a yoga mat and knee pads (not required).

Dana Tress graduated Summa Cum Laude with her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Bradley University in 1997 and joined Smith Physical Therapy in March of 2017. She went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership after joining the company. Dana is also an ambassador and leadership team member for VeDA (the Vestibular Disorder Association), and instructs courses in neurological rehabilitation and human lifespan development at McHenry County College.

While she enjoys working with all patients, Dana has focused more than half of her career on extensive continuing education and training to effectively treat individuals living with dizziness, vertigo, balance disorders, concussions, high fall risk, headaches and TMJ disorders.