Improving Balance, Improving Lives

We know that improving a patient’s balance also improves their lives. Balance therapy helps in two ways, it restores patients to their normal activities and it prevents further injuries due to falls.

Maintaining good balance relies on many factors. To achieve proper balance, the brain coordinates information from the eyes, muscles & joints, and inner ears.

Unsteady balance can often include dizziness, vertigo, hearing and vision problems. It can also affect concentration and memory. It is important to recognize the symptoms, and note what makes these symptoms become worse.

Unlike many effects of aging, balance can be improved with proper training.  Poor balance does not have to be a permanent condition.

“Before I started therapy here, my balance was poor and I was using a cane all the time. The therapy that I received was excellent and tailored to my individual case. After treatment, I no longer needed the cane, and  was able to resume my normal activities.”   Thomas C.

The benefits of balance therapy are many. In addition to improving balance, our goals include:  Improved Function, Decreased Pain, Improved Posture, Improved Gait, Decreased Risk of Falls, Increased Range of Motion.

Fear of falling is both a physical and psychological issue. Patients who feel weak and unstable can be afraid to attempt even the smallest tasks and activities. The fear of falling can weigh heavily on patients, especially the elderly. When balance issues are corrected, the fear of falling decreases, and life can return to normal.

If you, or someone you know could benefit from improved balance, an evaluation in our office is the first step to bringing stability to both bodies and lives.

For more information on understanding balance issues: see Vestibular Disorders Assoc. at www.vestibular.org