Balance and Fall Prevention Program
Injuries from falls may have a slow recovery time and frequently require hospitalization.
All Treatments
Treatment Areas
Vertigo
GENERAL INFORMATION
The most common type of vertigo is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and is appreciated by a feeling that your world is spinning or moving. It occurs with sudden head motions, usually rolling in bed or change in position. Other forms of vertigo can be associated with horizontal motions. The anatomy of the inner ear and the specific areas affected will impact the type of vertigo and associated head eye movements that can precipitate and cause the attack.
SYMPTOMS OF VERTIGO
- Symptoms are associated with the anatomical area affected
- Abnormal eye movements
- Appreciation of the room spinning
- Duration minutes to hours, days to weeks
- Constant or associated with certain head movements
- Hearing loss or tinnitus
- Visual disturbances, nystagmus
REHABILITATION
- Assessment of the balance system: sensorimotor, visual, and vestibular
- Specific eye exercises
- Specific head motions
- Sensory integration
- Maneuvers specific to vertigo etiology
- Home exercise program
Balance and Fall Prevention Program
GENERAL INFORMATION
Feeling unsteady? Afraid of falling?
Falls are prevalent among the elderly. Injuries from falls may have a slow recovery time and frequently require hospitalization. The muscular, visual, somatosensory and vestibular systems must work together to prevent you from falling.
COMMON RISK FACTORS FOR FALLS
- Osteoporosis
- Changes in vision
- Multiple medications (especially those that cause dizziness)
- Strength and Balance deficits
GOALS OF OUR BALANCE AND FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM
- Increased strength
- Increased mobility
- Increased balance
- Improved reaction time
OUR FALL REHABILITATION AND FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM
At Advantage PT, our Comprehensive Fall Prevention Program will help address all of your needs whether you are trying to prevent a fall or recovering from one.
PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PROGRAM
Your personalized treatment program includes:
- A comprehensive risk assessment to help determine what factors are contributing to your fall risk
- Muscle strengthening
- Flexibility/Mobility Exercises
- Balance Training/Postural responses
- Gait Training
- Review of environmental hazards in your home and your community
Our Fall Prevention program will help you maintain your balance, restore your confidence and reduce your risk of falls. Helping you to retain your independence is our top priority.
