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COULD YOU BENEFIT FROM COMPUTERIZED DYNAMIC POSTUROGRAPHY?
• Tips for Better
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LASER THERAPY
Balance is a big deal in our everyday world, but we usually take it for granted. Just think how long it took you tomasterwalking, running,and jumpingasachild. Your balance system is incredibly complex, and allows you to walk around and conquer obstacles without thinking. However, when balance is affected, it can be difficult to performdaily tasks and activities you enjoy. Physical therapy for dizziness, vertigo, and other balance problems is a common and effective course of treatment. At FYZICAL Arkansas, we are proficient in the treatment of balance disorders, and one of our most effective methods of treatment is Computerized Dynamic Posturography. To find out if this course of treatment isright foryou,contactourofficetoschedule a consultation today! What is Computerized Dynamic Posturography? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,“Thirtymillionolderadults falleachyear—
resulting in about 30,000 deaths. Each year, 3 million older adults are treated for a fall injury. One out of every five falls causes a serious injury, such as broken bones or a head injury.” Computerized Dynamic Posturography, or CDP, is an importanttypeofvestibulartestingthat iscomprisedof bothavisualboothandacomputer-controlledplatform. These are both used as effective tools in analyzing the sensory and motor components of balance within the body. In cases of peripheral lesions, vertigo, or other areas where vestibular rehabilitation may be needed, Computerized Dynamic Posturography is an invaluable tool. While it does not necessarily act as a diagnostic test, it does help in determining the very best course of treatment and rehabilitation, targeted toward the specific needs of each person. By determining where the problem areas are within the vestibular system, our physical therapists can better treat the issue at its root, so you can find relief faster.
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