CBI Health London Fanshawe

Everyone at CBI is thrilled to be an active participant with the first group of Ontario Health Teams revealed by the Ministry of Health! In particular, our Home Health team has been engaged in the process since the very beginning. We can’t wait to continue collaborating with health teams to provide Ontarians with the best healthcare!

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⛄Santa Clause came early this year in preparation for the big day🎅

Happy New year from CBI London Fanshawe 🥂

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CBI Health London Fanshawe updated their business hours.

At CBI we believe in using an evidence-based approach to our practice. As we mentioned last week, our goal this month will be to highlight the importance of exercise in preventing falls this time year. This randomized control trial conducted in 2012 investigated if a balance specfic training program could improve an older adults balance, strength, and decrease their risk of falls.

Specifically, the results of this study demonstrate that exercise may have a moderate effect on an individuals isometric knee flexor strength (7Nm 95%CI 3 to 11) and only a small effect on their isometric knee extensor strength (7Nm 95%CI 1 to 12). Additionally, using the Biodex Balance System where 0 degrees is the best possible score, exercise may improve an older adults dynamic balance by an average of 2.1 degrees (95%CI 1.3 to 3.0). Lastly, the Falls Efficacy Scale was used to evaluate participants fear of falling. The lower an individuals score, the less fear they have of falling. These authors demonstrate exercise could possibly decrease an individuals score by an average of 8 points (95%CI 4 to 12). As a result, balance specific exercise programs may decrease falls in older adults by improving dynamic balance, knee flexor strength and decreasing an individuals fear of falling.

However, several limitations acknowledged by the authors of this study make these results imprecise. So we cannot be certain of how much of an effect exercise has in this population, but we do know exercise does not appear to increase an individuals risk of falling. Therefore, participating in a balance specific training program may improve your isometric knee flexor strength, dynamic balance, and decrease your risk of falling this winter.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1836955312700899

***Before starting a balance specific training program you should consult with your physiotherapist or kinesiologist to ensure it is safe and a right fit for you ***

Follow us on instagram for some examples of safe and effective balance specific exercises that you can try at home, in the gym or with your therapist.

Balance training reduces fear of falling and improves dynamic balance and isometric strength in institutionalised older people: a randomised trial What is the effect of a balance training protocol with the Biodex Balance System in institutionalised older people with fear of falling?Randomised con…

🏋️Take an Active Approach to Fall Prevention 🚶‍♂️

This time of year side walks and stairs can be very slippery, which increases our risk of falls. It is not just common in older adults, but in every single Canadian. In fact, every year 33% of Canadians will experience at least 1 fall.

Thankfully, Kyle Wong, physiotherapist, can help. He says there are three easy steps we can all take to preventing falls.

1)Exercise🚴‍♀️

2) Maintain your vision and hearing🤓

3) Tidy up your environment🧹

If you or a love one are concerned about falling a member of our team would be happy to do a fall assessment and provide you with a unique plan to suit your goals.



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Our clinical and support professionals care deeply about their clients and each other. We have 6 physiotherapists, 2 occupational therapists, 3 kinesiologists, 1 massage therapist, and 1 psychotherapist who work together as team to provide you with the best client center care.

As a team we help each other become better so we can help you succeed with your goals. Check out this short video below for more information about our culture here at CBI. 🏅💯
https://youtu.be/1TapHgPga6A

CBI Health - Our Culture Learn about CBI Health's people and culture, and how we foster growth through our training initiatives!