by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Dec 1, 2017 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, FAQs, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Walking Stability |
Today we are going to answer a question that I frequently hear (FAQ) from my patients, which is, “Should I be supplementing with vitamin D to reduce my risk of falling?” The answer is that it’s been thought for awhile, based on the research that has come... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Jun 6, 2021 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Incontinence, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Walking Stability |
It may surprise you to learn that incontinence contributes to falls. As a clinician since 2002 and working in home health since 2004, I have observed quite a few ways this can happen. How Incontinence Contributes to Falls Slip and Fall Accident One way that... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Jan 21, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, FAQs, Fear of Falling, Foot Neuropathy, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
Did you know that even taking just one medication can increase the risk of falling? How do you ask? In this article, I will discuss some reasons why taking medication for your vertigo can increase your risk of falling. Medication Side Effects Some medications can also... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Sep 30, 2019 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, Fear of Falling, Foot Neuropathy, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, San Diego, Shuffling Feet, The Bell Method, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
All can fall! People of any age can fall, especially if they have dizziness or vertigo. Proper footwear is important to prevent falls. Today I am going to answer a question that I frequently hear from my patients, which is: “Is there a type of footwear to reduce... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Apr 30, 2019 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Fear of Falling, Foot Neuropathy, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, Shuffling Feet, The Bell Method, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
Assistive Devices to Stop Falls My grandfather, Bill, is an important figure in my life. He is an electrical engineer who had a very successful career, but he didn’t know anything about fall prevention when he retired. In my observation, that is pretty typical for a... 
