Category: Balance and Gait
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Tackle these three issues with balance training for seniors
Losing your balance can lead to serious consequences if you’re older. For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one-fifth of all falls seniors have result in a broken bone or head injury. If you want to avoid becoming part of statistics like this, you should check out balance training for…
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Three issues that can be treated by senior balance training
It’s common knowledge that seniors can have more trouble keeping their balance. But you might not realize that balance problems are often caused by a deeper issue. Physical therapy is one of the options that can help treat underlying issues causing balance difficulties. In fact, many physical therapy teams offer balance training for seniors, and…
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Treating balance disorders with physical therapy in O’Fallon, MO
Balance disorders are often related to vestibular conditions. These conditions affect your inner ear and can cause vertigo, dizziness and other symptoms that affect your ability to balance. Living with a balance disorder is challenging. It can be difficult to focus, there is a risk of being hurt from a fall and you may frequently…
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Gait analysis in Kalamazoo, MI
For many patients, leg pain may develop slowly over time. The discomfort increases gradually enough that you don’t even notice the hitch in your step until someone else points it out to you. Getting a gait analysis performed is the first step in identifying the problem. The Armor Physical Therapy office in Kalamazoo, Michigan can…