Balance

Have you fallen recently?  Do you find that you feel unsteady or unsure of yourself when you are out in the community?  Are you fearful of falling in your home or when you are out and about?  If so, physical therapy can help with your balance and build your confidence for moving safely in your home or out in your community.  We employ a variety of different activities and techniques to improve your body’s ability to safely navigate challenging situations.

In addition, if you are experiencing dizziness or vertigo it can be debilitating. Over 50% of the population will experience some form of dizziness or balance disorder during their lifetime. It can happen at anytime, however it is more frequent as we age. Falls due to dizziness and balance disorders are the leading cause of injury, and subsequent loss of independence in senior citizens.

Symptoms of Disequilibrium:

• Dizziness

• Frequent Falls/Poor balance

• Nausea

• Lack of coordination

• Lightheadedness

• Vertigo (feeling like your spinning)

• Blurred vision

Causes of Disequilibrium:

• Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV)

• Labyrinthitis

• Cervicogenic dizziness

• Post-concussion syndrome

• Meniere’s disease

• Migraine headaches

• Blood pressure issues

Your body’s ability to maintain its sense of equilibrium is complex and involves the interaction of many systems. At Health In Balance Physical Therapy we have specially trained therapists who will help determine the exact cause of your dizziness through a systematic evaluation of these systems. Once the cause is determined, your therapist will utilize the most up to date techniques to get you back to feeling normal.