Lumbar Core Stabilization Program
A strong core acts as a foundation allowing you to perform your daily activities with greater ease and safety.
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
Lumbar Core Stabilization Program
GENERAL INFORMATION
Many people with lower back problems have recurrent pain. Lumbar Core Strengthening is an effective way to decrease lower back pain and to help prevent injury. A strong core acts as a foundation allowing you to perform your daily activities with greater ease and safety.
THE DEEP MUSCLES OF THE SPINE TARGETED FOR TRAINING
- The lumbar multifidus
- The transverse abdominis
- The diaphragm
- The pelvic floor muscles.
These muscles stabilize the spine and help to maintain proper alignment during your activities of daily living and help prevent injury.
CORE STRENGTHENING PROGRAM
Our therapists will evaluate your pain, range of motion, posture and strength and develop a personalized treatment program. Lumbar stabilization exercises include Pilates, Stability Ball, mat exercises, flexibility exercises, postural education and instruction in proper movement patterns are critical to our program. Your therapist will focus on teaching proper alignment and activation of your core muscles while also helping to improve your postural alignment. A stronger core is the best way to keep your spine healthy and pain free.
