The Valley Hospital is now open at 4 Valley Health Plaza in Paramus. (You may need to use 650 Winters Avenue for GPS.) All emergency care is now being provided at this location. Emergency care is no longer available at our Ridgewood campus.
Fact: Falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries and trauma-related hospitalizations in the United States.
Another fact: Falling is not an inevitable part of aging. Many falls can be prevented – and Valley can help.
Gravity, The Valley Hospital’s fall prevention program, provides comprehensive fall prevention assessment and treatment for patients who have fallen or are at risk of falling. If you know your risks and develop a personal fall prevention strategy, you can avoid falls.
Physical therapists, occupational therapists and pharmacists are all part of the Gravity team.
You may be at risk for falls if:
At your initial assessment, you’ll meet with a physical therapist, an occupational therapist and a pharmacist. The assessment involves taking your medical history and assessing your gait, balance, range of motion, strength, sensation, vision, cognitive ability and medication use. You’ll also be asked about your home environments, recreational activity and concerns about your balance.
If you are at risk for falls, a detailed fall prevention treatment plan will be developed to address your needs. The assessment results will be sent to your primary care physician or any other physician of your choosing.
Fall prevention assessments are covered by Medicare and most other insurance carriers. We can help you find out if your visit is covered. When you call to make your appointment, please have your insurance information available.
Gravity is located at Valley's Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in Ridgewood.
