The First Line of Help for Vestibular Conditions Few people realize that physical therapists are often the first line of care for treating vestibular conditions—issues that affect balance and spatial orientation. These can include vertigo, concussion, disequilibrium, and imbalance. To understand how vestibular therapy helps, it’s essential to first understand what the vestibular system is […]
Vestibular & BalancePreventing Falls in the Home Tips and Tricks to reduce falls in the home As Physical Therapists, we are asked regularly what tips and tricks we know to keep people safe within their home. Here are our most common answers to help in preventing falls in the home. – Reduce the amount of decorative throw […]
Aging, Injury PreventionBenefits of Balance and Proprioceptive work Compared to other forms of exercise, the amount of time dedicated to balance and proprioceptive training is significantly less. However, it is arguably just as (if not more) important for injury and fall prevention. No matter your age or activity level, balance is challenged through things like altered surfaces, […]
AgingWhy Balance Is More Important As You Age As a Certified Falls Prevention Specialist (CFPS), each September allows me to bring attention to Fall Prevention Month. The statistics show that 25 percent of adults 65 and older have at least one fall every year, with over 3 million people requiring emergency room visits due to […]
Injury Prevention
