Back to the front steps in twelve weeks
After two falls in a year, a Deerfield client rebuilt enough balance and leg strength to use her own front steps without help.
Client in Deerfield, age 78
Client background
A 78-year-old living alone in Deerfield. Independent with cooking and errands, but had stopped using the front steps after a fall on the ice.
Baseline challenges
Two falls in twelve months, fear of stairs, sit-to-stand only with hand support, and a stability score of 4 out of 10 at the first visit.
Program overview
Two visits a week at home. Progressive sit-to-stands, step-ups on her own staircase, weight shifting and a hazard check of the entry way.
Measurable outcomes
- Stability score moved from 4 to 8 out of 10
- Sit-to-stands without hands went from 0 to 12
- No falls in the following six months
- Using the front steps daily without assistance
Who this is best for
Older adults who have had a fall in the last year and have started avoiding stairs or uneven ground.
Certified in senior fitness
NASM, ACE and ISSA credentials, verified before a trainer is assigned.
Insured & background-checked
Liability insured, criminal background screened, references checked.
One trainer, one client
The same familiar face each visit — never a rotating roster.
Northern Chicago only
Deerfield, the North Shore and neighboring suburbs.