How to Prevent and Recover From Falls

Name: How to Prevent and Recover From Falls
Start: 2026-05-21T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-21T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Northwestern Memorial Hospital Feinberg Pavilion

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Feinberg Pavilion | Chicago, IL

Join us for an in-person event on how to prevent and recover from falls. This program is for those who have experienced falls and those who are interested in preventing falls.
Experts from Northwestern Medicine and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab will cover:
• Preventing falls
• Recovering from falls
• Changes you can make at home to lower your risk of falling
• Safety strategies
After the event, you can sign up for one of two physical therapy options at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Option 1: Fall Prevention
For people who have not fallen, this includes:
• 90-minute one-on-one appointment with a physical therapist
• Balance assessment
• Hands-on practice with fall prevention and recovery
Option 2: Fall Recovery
For people who have fallen, this includes:
• Short course of outpatient physical therapy
• Focus on fall recovery skills and fall prevention