Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis depletes your bones of calcium leaving them thin and brittle.
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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
Osteoporosis
GENERAL INFORMATION
Osteoporosis depletes your bones of calcium leaving them thin and brittle. It can put you at risk for broken bones. The bones most affected are the hips, spine and forearms. Fractures are slow to heal and require closely monitored rehabilitation. Women are more frequently affected than men.
SYMPTOMS
Frequently, symptoms are not present until a bone is broken. You may however experience back pain or kyphosis, a rounding of the spine.
OSTEOPOROSIS STRENGTHENING PROGRAM
Exercise can help to strengthen bones and increase muscle mass. Our therapists will perform an evaluation and will design a safe exercise program for your needs. A home exercise program will be designed to further your results. Advantage Physical Therapy can help you to improve strength, mobility, confidence and help to prevent fractures. If you have a fracture, we can help you in your recovery and help to prevent further fractures.
