You may know that falls are a common experience for people as they age. What you may not know is that learning HOW to fall, and having the knowledge to get back up independently, is possible through proper instruction. This lecture and hands on experience will first take us through statistics showing us why falls happen and who is predisposed to falling. In the second part of the class, we will train ourselves how to be safer: get on the ground, learn to get back up, and learn to fall safely. With the guidance of three Physical Therapists, you will leave this course feeling more confident and have tools to work on be-coming safer on your feet. If you don't feel comfortable actually moving with us, we encourage you to still attend and gain the knowledge.

Elisa Turner owns AMP Physical Therapy and Performance in Clemson, SC with her husband. She is passionate about helping people with their physical therapy and personal wellness needs. Jessica Francois is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. She has been practicing in the upstate South Carolina area for the past five years and is passionate about teaching health and wellness topics for adults.