Good Balance = Stable Walking

Do you experience knee buckling or unsteadiness when you walk? Do you trip over your toes? Do you have to “steady yourself” immediately after standing up, or sometimes when you’re standing still? Do you often feel like your legs are tired, even when you haven’t done much? If so, you may be suffering from a balance or gait disorder.

Balance training and neuromuscular re-education activities are used by physical therapists to improve balance and stabilize gait.

Why do Balance and Gait Disorders occur?

There are multiple reasons that can cause imbalance or difficulty walking to develop, from weakness after prolonged illness, to diabetic neuropathy and everything in between.

Many times, not seeking physical therapy following surgery or injury could cause weaknesses that decrease your balance and walking stability in the future.

If you have already have surgery scheduled, or have already experienced an injury to your lower body, call to schedule a Recovery Mapping session to see how physical therapy can help you fully recover.

How does physical therapy help?

Physical therapy can provide you with the tools you need to relieve the symptoms of your balance or gait disorder. In many cases, it can even help you recover completely from your condition. One of our dedicated physical therapists will conduct a comprehensive physical evaluation to examine your balance, gait, stance, symptoms, and medical history. From there, a personalized treatment plan will be created for your specific needs.

THIS TREATMENT PLAN MAY INCLUDE:

Vestibular Rehabilitation

This is a balance-and-gait-specific type of rehab that works to improve your vision, muscles, nerves, and vestibular system as a whole, in order to maintain a steady balance. If you are suffering from Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), your physical therapist will provide you with specific exercises that will return the calcium debris to the correct parts of your ear.

Gait Retraining Exercises

Sometimes, abnormalities in gait can be corrected through retraining. If this is the case, your physical therapist will walk you through proper posture, stance, and walking techniques. In a study cited by the Arthritis Foundation, patients suffering from osteoarthritis-related gait disorders were able to successfully alter their gait through treadmill exercises.

Strengthening Exercises

Your evaluation will help determine any problem areas in your body that may need help. Your physical therapist will provide you with strengthening exercises that will build up your muscles, thus making it much easier for you to move around and reduce your risk of injury.

Neck Pain

Neck Pain

Physical Therapy can provide relief to neck pain resulting in decreased headaches, neck, and shoulder pain.

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Pain Management

Pain Management

During your first visit with the physical therapist, know that our therapists are not only interested in your pain as a condition, but we are concerned about how this pain affects your overall life. We create your plan of care with your whole self in mind.

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Performing Arts / Dance Injury

Performing Arts / Dance Injury

We created the Performing Arts Rehab & Training Center to allow dancers to feel welcome in a space that understand the unique physical therapy and training needs of the performing artist.

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Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries

We offer same and next day appointments to address sports injuries before they progress. Contact our office ASAP if you need to be seen following a sports related injury.

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Work Injuries

Workers Compensation

We work with many workers compensation companies to make sure that you are not only able to return to work, but the lifestyle you enjoyed before your injury.

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