Prevent falls, and experience life fully
As you get older, the chances of suffering from a fall increase. The severity of falls can range from a minor disability to more serious consequences. It is estimated that 1 in 3 seniors above age 65 and nearly 1 in 2 seniors over age 80 will fall at least once a year, leading to disability. This is not something that should be taken lightly.
You don't have to be a part of this statistic.
Common causes of falls
- Vertigo
- Dizziness
- Decreased mobility
- Difficulty walking
- Poor balance
- Strokes
- Parkinson's
- Multiple sclerosis
- Guillain-Barre'
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Generalized weakness
- Use of assistive devices (walkers, canes) and more
About Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
Over the past few years vestibular rehabilitation therapy has been gaining popularity due to remarkable results. Vestibular rehabilitation is a specific type of physical therapy designed to address the above problems resulting in success rates as high as 90 percent in certain conditions such as vertigo.
Action Physical Therapy is the only physical therapy office in the area specializing in vestibular and balance disorders, with a team of therapists specially trained to diagnose and treat them.
What to expect during your evaluation
A vestibular therapist will evaluate vestibular function, vision, sensation and the brain's ability to utilize information from these systems to maintain balance. The therapist will also test balance, strength, motion sensitivity, eye function, coordination and functional activities such as walking, standing, etc.
Your treatment may include
- Epley maneuver (quick and effective way to resolve positional vertigo)
- Balance retraining, strength and coordination exercises for those with weakness and poor sense of balance
- Habituation exercises for people with motion sensitivity or vestibular hypofunction
- Eye exercises improving coordination between the vestibular system, eyes, and brain
- Individualized coaching on safety, fall prevention and self-help techniques
Program benefits
- Improved ability of the brain to utilize all systems responsible for balance and adapt to specific movements without dizziness
- Improved flexibility, balance, coordination and strength
- Decreased frequency of balance loss and falls
- Improved quality of life
- Decreased dependency on assistive devices (walkers, canes)
