Check out these tips for improving balance for seniors
It’s a fact of life. The body starts to deteriorate as we grow older. It can be harder to hear and see, and it can be much harder to balance when moving around. Problems with maintaining your balance can be dangerous if you’re a senior. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that […]
Can vestibular rehab near you be helpful?
Balance is an attribute that comes and goes as we age. When you’re a child, you learn how to balance yourself well enough to walk. But balancing can become hard again as you grow older or if you have certain medical issues. Vestibular rehabilitation from a physical therapist near you can help you deal with […]
Fun balance exercises for elderly physical therapy patients
As we get older, our risk of injury due to falling increases. One of the biggest causes for this is a decline in our balance due to reasons such as reduced muscular strength and range of motion and a general lack of physical activity. An increased sedentary lifestyle can actually create a vicious cycle where […]
Tackle these three issues with balance training for seniors
Losing your balance can lead to serious consequences if you’re older. For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one-fifth of all falls seniors have result in a broken bone or head injury. If you want to avoid becoming part of statistics like this, you should check out balance training for […]
Three issues that can be treated by senior balance training
It’s common knowledge that seniors can have more trouble keeping their balance. But you might not realize that balance problems are often caused by a deeper issue. Physical therapy is one of the options that can help treat underlying issues causing balance difficulties. In fact, many physical therapy teams offer balance training for seniors, and […]
Treating balance disorders with physical therapy in O’Fallon, MO
Balance disorders are often related to vestibular conditions. These conditions affect your inner ear and can cause vertigo, dizziness and other symptoms that affect your ability to balance. Living with a balance disorder is challenging. It can be difficult to focus, there is a risk of being hurt from a fall and you may frequently […]
Gait analysis in Kalamazoo, MI
For many patients, leg pain may develop slowly over time. The discomfort increases gradually enough that you don’t even notice the hitch in your step until someone else points it out to you. Getting a gait analysis performed is the first step in identifying the problem. The Armor Physical Therapy office in Kalamazoo, Michigan can […]
My joint pain is mitigated and my balance is improving.
“With excellent results, I have been a patient of SOL before on several occasions, primarily after surgery. Before coming this time, I was experiencing joint pain and balance issues. After coming and with the exercise program my SOL physical therapist initiated, the pain is mitigated and balance seems to be improving gradually. My SOL physical […]
