DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH A FEAR OF FALLING?
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Ifyoufrequentlynoticean imbalance,dizziness, or unsteadiness that makes you feel as if you may fall over at any given time, it is a sign that you may be living with a balance or gait disorder.Balancedisorders,andbalance issues ingeneral,allstemfromthevestibularsystem. The vestibular system is a delicate collection of fluid-filled chambers and sensory nerves located inthe innerear.Yourvestibularsystem helpsmanageyour“proprioception,”orsense of position, and when this is altered, it can be difficult to keep yourself steady. If you have beennoticing issueswithyourbalance,contact FitnessForHealth®todaysowecanhelpyou figure out the root of your problem and treat it accordingly. How Can I Tell If I Need to Improve My Balance? It can sometimes be difficult to determine if your balance is in need of improvement. The simple test below may be an indicator that WHAT’S HAPPENING! Call 301-231-7138 today to RSVP to any of our events: SUMMER PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE: B SOCIAL TEAM BUILDING SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH SOCIAL CHALLENGES (Ages 11-16) Feb 23 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Parents and potential B Social attendees can come learn about our summer program, which focuses on developing your adolescent’s social competency throughdirect instruction,coaching, and opportunities to practice learned skills in a dynamic environment. Visit tinyurl.com/FFHteambuilding for more information about our B Social Team Building Summer Program.
youshouldseekphysicaltherapy intervention: • Stand barefoot next to a counter, sink, or chair with your hand gently grasping the counter surface. • Putonefootdirectly infrontoftheother,so thatoneheel istouchingtheoppositetoes. • Gently lift your hand up, but keep it close to the counter in case you need to grab it quickly.Trytoholdthisfor10seconds(only do this if you feel safe or have someone nearby to help you). • Now try it with your eyes closed. • Doyouwobbleor loseyourbalance?This means your balance needs work. According to the Centers For Disease Control (CDC), over 2.5million adults were treated for nonfatal injuries inemergencydepartments in 2013.Inolderadults,fallsaretheleadingcause offatalandnonfatal injuries.Mostpeopledon’t thinkaboutkeepingtheirbalance inshapeuntil itistoolateandtheysufferaharshfall.Thegood
news isthatmostfallscaneasilybeprevented, simplybytheregularexercisingofyourbalance system. If you have recently sustained a balance-related injury, it is important to seek thehelpofaphysicaltherapist immediately, in order to avoid additional injuries in the future. It is important to note that you should also contact a physical therapist if you have any of the following symptoms: • Dizzinessorvertigo(“spinning”sensations, even when remaining still).
• Inability to focus or remain alert. • Double vision or tunnel vision. • Nausea or vomiting. • Arm or leg weakness. • Abnormal eye movements.
• Difficulty standing up from a seated position or standing for prolonged periods of time.
SUMMER PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE: B SOCIAL THERAPEUTIC SUMMER
OPEN HOUSE Mar 1 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Come tour our state-of-the-art facility while your children get to work out with our integrated movementspecialists. Learnhowouroccupational therapists, physical therapists, and integrated movementspecialistscanhelpyourchildtoimprove their levels of self-esteem, self-confidence, and motorfunctions.WeholdanOpenHouseonthefirst Sunday of each month from 5 PM - 6 PM. Please RSVP at info@fitnessforheatlh.org. SOCIAL FITNESS CLUB Tuesdays, Apr 14 - June 16 • 5:00 PM – 6:20 PM • $100 per 80-min session •Ages 18 – 25 Led by Ethan Ulanow, LMSW, our Social Fitness Club social skills program combines traditional group therapy with innovative exercise technology to enable and reinforce skills used in real-world situations. For more information, contact Ethan at Ethan@fitnessforhealth.org.
PROGRAM (Ages 4-10) Feb 23 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Parents and potential B Social summer program attendees can come learn about our B Social Therapeutic Summer Program which integrates social cognitive thinking with motor activities. Conceptswillbe introduced inafunandmotivating way encouraging participants to explore and improve their social thinking skills and motor development. Your children will get to try things out and have a blast! Visit tinyurl.com/FFHtherapeutic for more information about our B Social Therapeutic Summer Program.
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