A fear of falling shouldn’t stop you from living an active life. The good news is that most falls can be prevented using clinically proven treatments. By working closely with both you and your doctor, our physical therapy team can help you regain your confidence and balance.
It Starts with a Thorough Evaluation
Physical therapy starts with a thorough evaluation of your health and fall risk factors. We will then set up one-on-one a personalized prevention program to address the findings we identify during your initial visit.
Evaluation and Treatment May Involve One or More of the Following:
- Strength testing
- Flexibility testing
- Walking (gait) patterns
- Your health history
- Sight and hearing screenings
- Blood pressure
- Assistive/adaptive device use and education
- Footwear recommendations
- Review of your medications and side effects along with your physician
- Strength training
- Balance training
- Flexibility exercises
- Visual exercises
- Functional exercises
- Weight-bearing exercises
- Sleep hygiene
- Risk reduction/modification education
- A personalized home program
Everyone is different so treatment programs will vary. The best thing you can do is contact our office and schedule an initial evaluation for balance treatment and our fall prevention program. In most cases, insurance will cover it.
Call us today for more information. You can reach us at (604) 364-2227