Quinn Physical Therapy P.A.

03/13/2026

Regular physical activity that includes endurance, muscle strengthening, and balance training can reduce your risk of fall-related injuries. According to the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, physical activity, including exercise, reduces falls by 13% to 40% in community‐dwelling older adults.

03/12/2026

There is good news, though. Research shows that, with a bit of work, the risk of falls can decrease. Two important factors in falls safety are:

Prevention. This means addressing any risk factors that could cause a fall.
Intervention. This involves making the body more durable and tough and learning how to fall. The goal is to reduce the likelihood that an impact will cause harm.

03/11/2026

“The trouble is, when a number—your age—becomes your identity, you’ve given away your power to choose your future.” ~Richard J. Leider

03/10/2026

How Can A Physical Therapist Help?

A physical therapist can assess your balance, fitness, and other factors, including your home environment, and design a safe exercise program to help you reduce your falls risk.
Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement.

For over 18 years, Quinn Physical Therapy PA has provided professional physical therapy for all clients throughout Destin, FL. Call us today at 850-654-8588 for your free consultation.

03/09/2026

Whether you have a high or low falls risk, you can help to prevent falls by:
Seeing your primary care health professional or physical therapist annually.
Ensuring that your home is safe.
Maintaining or building your strength and balance.

03/06/2026

Experiencing one fall doubles your chances of falling again. A single fall can have a significant impact on your quality of life. The good news is that many falls and falls-related injuries are preventable. Discussing your risks with your healthcare provider is a start.

03/05/2026

Every year in the US, millions of seniors over age 65 experience a fall. One in 10 reported falls results in an injury that causes an older adult to limit their activities or seek medical attention. The rest (9 out of 10 falls) may be minor but can serve as a warning to take action. It is very important not to brush off a minor fall as a misstep or one-time event that “won’t happen again.”

02/27/2026

“I think the overall, overarching advice is to go slow, not treat your body like you were 25, but—instead—really pay attention to things that hurt. If your body's telling you that something is bothering you, really listen,” said Dr. Rispoli. “That said, there’s a tendency for people to become more sedentary [as they age] and feel more limited and down. Exercise not only has the power to bring people together, but it also keeps us moving when we need it most.”

02/26/2026

When something hurts in your body, the very idea of exercise can seem impossible. But inactivity can quickly lead to a cycle of more pain, lost of physical function, and decreased motivation to get and stay moving. Safe and appropriate exercise can help address some of the underlying causes of pain, including excess body weight, strength imbalances, and poor alignment. Exercise also positively affects some neurotransmitters and receptors involved in the pain response.

02/25/2026

"That's why I keep working out. I want to keep going where I want to go and doing what I want to do." — Anonymous Senior

02/24/2026

Taking activities of daily living for granted is something most of us take for granted. It's why it’s important to understand that many of them depend on having enough strength, flexibility, and balance to do them safely, and for many years. Just getting in and out of the car, lifting a bag of groceries, mowing the lawn, walking the dog, and opening a jar of pickles each requires mobility and coordination. When it comes to living in your own home on your own terms, the time you devote to exercise is time well spent.

02/23/2026

“I actually find that my most active patients tend to be in the least amount of pain or at least have the best ability to manage their pain,” Dr. Rispoli (Leia Rispoli, MD, a double-board-certified interventional pain management specialist and physiatrist,) added “Most age-related pain is caused by wear and tear. "Although we can't reverse the aging process, we can definitely help preserve and protect what’s left, or even slow degeneration progression by keeping strong supportive muscles, and keeping an appropriate, healthy weight. Stronger muscles and weight management are two basic and yet key factors that reduce stress on joints and bones, and can definitely help with many age-related pains.”