Free Balance Screenings In Caldwell: Are You At Risk Of Serious Falls?

CALDWELL, NJ — Holsman Physical Therapy will offer free “balance and fall-risk screenings from Monday, Nov. 16 through Friday, Nov. 20 at several of its clinics, including the Caldwell location.

The screenings will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 376 Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell. No insurance or referrals are needed. Appointments are required, and can be made online or by calling 1-855-465-7626.

According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older. More than 14 million – or 1 in 4 older adults – report falling every year.

“A fall is not a normal part of aging,” Holsman Physical Therapy founder Richard Holsman said.

“A short screening can tell you where you stand, and most balance problems respond well to the right exercises,” Holsman said.

Other participating Holsman Physical Therapy locations include Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, Clifton (two locations), Fair Lawn, Jersey City, Kearny, Lyndhurst, Maplewood, Newark, Paterson, Rahway and South Orange in New Jersey, plus the Bronx (two locations) and Brooklyn in New York.

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