Balance and Gait Disorders
in Fresh Meadows
Falls are a major concern for seniors and people with mobility issues, often leading to serious injuries. Physical therapy helps improve balance and walking ability, reducing fall risk while boosting confidence and independence.
Who is balance and gait training in Fresh Meadows designed to help?
As people age, issues with balance and mobility can become more common, though not always unavoidable. Signs of balance problems may include:
Past incidents of falling
Weakness in legs or feet
Difficulty standing from a bed or chair
Feeling unsteady
Past incidents of falling
Weakness in legs or feet
Difficulty standing from a bed or chair
These challenges can affect you or someone you care about. Physical therapy can help prevent falls and promote greater independence.
What advantages come from improving balance and gait?
Physical therapy is highly effective for addressing balance and gait issues, often leading to full recovery. A personalized plan starts with a detailed evaluation of your stance, walking pattern, and overall balance.
Balance and gait are closely connected and may be affected by more than just aging. Slower reflexes, poor posture, or joint-muscle coordination issues can contribute to unsteadiness or fatigue while walking. These problems are linked to systems such as the inner ear, eyes, nerves, and cognitive function.
Physical therapy addresses these challenges by aligning these systems and improving movement. Your plan may include:
Strengthening exercises – Improve muscle strength for easier movement and reduced injury risk.
Stretching – Increase flexibility and prevent muscle tightness.
Gait retraining – Learn proper walking techniques to correct abnormalities.
Balance training – Enhance coordination and confidence, reducing fall risk and improving posture.
What is involved in balance and gait training?
We begin by assessing your gait, posture, and balance through basic movements. This helps identify key areas to focus on during therapy.
Weak hips, ankles, or poor posture are common causes of imbalance. Simple strength and flexibility exercises such as seated leg lifts, knee marches, standing on one leg, or visual tracking help improve stability and coordination.
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Improve Your Balance with Expert Care in Fresh Meadows
With the support of our expert physical therapists, you'll rebuild confidence, improve stability, and reduce dizziness, possibly even eliminating the need for a cane or walker. Reach out today to start your journey toward greater independence.
