Do you frequently feel dizzy, lightheaded, or unsteady on your feet? Do you worry about falling, or have you experienced a fall recently? Balance disorders can significantly impact your confidence, independence, and daily life. At Precision Rehab, Occupational, Physical & Hand Therapy, P.L.L.C., we specialize in comprehensive balance assessment and rehabilitation, helping you improve your stability, reduce your risk of falls, and regain confidence in your movement.

Understanding Balance Disorders

Maintaining balance is a complex process that relies on a well-coordinated interaction between three main systems in your body:

• Vision: Your eyes tell your brain where you are in space relative to your surroundings.
• Vestibular System (Inner Ear): This system detects head movements and gravity, providing information about motion and spatial orientation.
• Proprioception (Touch and Feel): Sensors in your muscles, joints, and skin provide information about your body's position and movement.

When any of these systems are impaired, or if their signals are not properly integrated by the brain, a balance disorder can occur. Common causes of balance issues include:

• Inner Ear Problems: Such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Meniere's disease, or labyrinthitis.
• Neurological Conditions: Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or peripheral neuropathy.
• Musculoskeletal Weakness: Weakness in legs, core, or ankles.
• Arthritis: Joint pain and stiffness can affect stability.
• Medication Side Effects: Certain medications can cause dizziness or imbalance.
• Vision Problems: Poor eyesight or changes in vision.
• Age-Related Decline: Natural changes in all three balance systems as we age.

Our Comprehensive Balance Rehabilitation Program

At Precision Rehab, Occupational, Physical & Hand Therapy, P.L.L.C., our approach to treating balance disorders begins with a thorough evaluation to identify the underlying cause of your instability. Our skilled physical therapists then create a personalized treatment plan designed to improve your balance, reduce dizziness, and prevent falls.

Detailed Balance Assessment

• We utilize specialized tests to evaluate your visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems, as well as your strength, flexibility, and gait.
• This helps us pinpoint the specific deficits contributing to your imbalance.

Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)

• For inner ear disorders like BPPV: Specific head and body maneuvers (e.g., Epley maneuver) to reposition displaced crystals in the inner ear.
• Gaze Stabilization Exercises: To help your eyes remain focused during head movements, reducing dizziness.
• Habituation Exercises: To reduce dizziness symptoms that occur with specific movements or visual environments.

Balance Training and Retraining

• Progressive Balance Exercises: Starting with basic stability exercises and gradually advancing to more challenging tasks, such as standing on unstable surfaces or walking heel-to-toe.
• Dual-Task Training: Practicing balance while performing other cognitive or motor tasks, mimicking real-life situations.
• Strength and Flexibility Training: Strengthening leg and core muscles to provide a stronger base of support and improve reaction time to perturbations. Improving joint flexibility to enhance movement patterns.

Gait Training

• Improving walking patterns, stride length, speed, and safety on various surfaces.
• Training for navigating obstacles, stairs, and uneven terrain.

Fall Prevention Strategies

• Education on identifying and modifying environmental hazards in your home and community.
• Recommendations for assistive devices (canes, walkers) if necessary, and training on their proper use.
• Guidance on lifestyle adjustments to minimize fall risk.

Proprioceptive Training

• Exercises designed to improve your body's ability to sense its position in space, even without visual input.

Why Choose Precision Rehab, Occupational, Physical & Hand Therapy, P.L.L.C. for Balance Issues?

• Specialized Expertise: Our therapists have advanced training in vestibular and balance rehabilitation.
• Thorough Evaluation: We take the time to accurately diagnose the cause of your imbalance.
• Personalized Programs: Every treatment plan is tailored to your specific diagnosis and goals.
• Safe and Supportive Environment: We provide a secure setting for you to challenge your balance and regain confidence.
• Focus on Independence: Our aim is to help you move safely and confidently in your daily life.

Don't let the fear of falling or persistent dizziness limit your life. Contact Precision Rehab, Occupational, Physical & Hand Therapy, P.L.L.C. today to schedule your comprehensive balance assessment and take the first step toward regaining your stability and confidence.