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Avoid Falls and Stay on Your Feet– With a Little Help from Physical Therapy

Are you worried about falling and injuring yourself? Does limited mobility due to arthritis or another condition make you feel shaky? Balance challenges can certainly be difficult, but you do have options for improving your overall balance and stability! One of the things we do at Total Performance is helping people work on the spatial awareness and muscular strength crucial in addressing balance challenges. This is especially true for people with a high risk of falling, where improved balance could save you a trip to the hospital. Want to learn more about the importance of good balance? Call to schedule an appointment today.

are one of the biggest threats to adults 65 years or older, causing millions of hospitalizations and emergency room visits every year. While several factors contribute to this high fall risk–including age-related sensory and physical changes–you can do things to lessen your risk, and it’s never too early to get started! If you start working to improve your balance now, you’ll be in a better place as you age. That said, there are other benefits to improving balance for younger people. A good sense of balance has a radiating effect on your overall fitness, helping to improve your posture and overall movement. You’ll be better able to catch yourself if you stumble or trip, and you might notice improvements in other physical activities, like running or playing sports.

Why Should I Work on My Balance? The older you get, the more important good balance becomes. Falls

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How Can I Improve My Balance? 5 Suggestions from Our Team

1. Go for a Walk: Sometimes, the best solutions are the simplest. Walking helps build core and lower-body strength, two crucial components of good balance, and it’s safe and effective for most people. That said, if you’re struggling with balance, it’s important to speak to your physical therapist first–you might benefit from initial balance training or using a mobility aid during your walks. 2. Restore Your Mobility: Stiff or arthritic joints can negatively impact your balance. Our physical therapists can teach you how to restore or improve your mobility and guide you on a safe routine you can perform at home that targets your individual needs. 3. Target Your Core: If you’re really struggling with balance and instability, it may be time to focus on dedicated core exercises. Your core refers to the muscles that wrap around your spine–your

back, hip, glute, and ab muscles. They keep your spine stabilized, which in turn helps you keep your balance. Not sure where to start with core strengthening? Our physical therapists can show you which exercises will work best for you. 4. Challenge Your Balance: As with any other aspect of fitness, spending time on dedicated balance training can help you see results. Your goal is to find exercises that challenge your sense of balance without putting you at risk of falling–again, this is something our PTs can help with. 5. Assess Your Balance: If you want to get serious about improving your balance, schedule an appointment at Total Performance to have your balance assessed by one of our experts. We’ll run several balance screens to help us pinpoint the exact reason for your balance challenges–it may even be something you didn’t expect, such as inner ear issues. With a balance assessment, we can help you target your treatment to suit your exact needs. Afraid You’ll Lose Your Footing? We’ve Got Your Back The physical therapists at Total Performance specialize in movement and exercise. If you visit us for a balance assessment, we can design a customized treatment program that addresses your needs and abilities. For example… • Dealing with persistent pain that makes walking difficult? We can guide you through a drug-free pain management program. • Find most core exercises impossible? You’re not alone. Although activities like core planks have significant benefits, many beginners need to build up to them. We’ll show you core exercises that you can actually perform. • Not sure how to challenge your balance? We’ll guide you through a progress balance training program, measuring your progress and increasing intensity as you go. Don’t miss out on the benefits of good balance. Call us to request your balance assessment today!

Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/falls/facts.html •https://www.physio-pedia.com/Balance_Training

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Aqua Therapy Physical therapy that takes place in water, usually in a clinic pool, is known as aquatic therapy. This type of therapy is preferred if you want to reduce the amount of pressure on the joints, allowing you to move with less pain. It offers relaxing effects that can help with pain alleviation, relaxation, and improved mobility. Benefits differ from person to person based on what your end goal is for your therapeutic program, but overall you should expect to feel much better after each session with your therapist! All our pools are private and heated.

Dizziness, Vertigo and Concussions Do you ever feel wobbly or off-balance? Dizziness, vertigo, and concussions can have a detrimental impact on your everyday life, making it difficult to do even the most simple tasks. Conditions that can cause vertigo or dizziness and balance issues include vestibular neuritis, migraines, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s disease and stroke. Our physical therapists may be able to help you find a long-term solution to your problem through vestibular rehabilitation.

I graduated from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 2020 with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Since graduating, I have worked in skilled nursing/Independent living, outpatient home health, and outpatient orthopedic settings. I assisted in the start-up of the APTA’s Oncology Student and New Professional Special Interest group (SIG) in 2020 and served as their Social Media Chair. I became certified in LSVT Big in 2021 with an interest to implement those skills across the board. My approach to improving my patient’s/client’s needs is holistic and focuses on the body as a whole. I utilize pelvic floor philosophy to aid in low back pain as well as other orthopedic injuries while incorporating full body functional mobility. I am a wife and first-time mom to my beautiful little girl who helps keep me active as she learns and grows! Introducing Dr. Rachel Henrysen, PT, DPT Hatfield Clinic Dr. Jada-Nicole Goodson, PT, DPT presenting on pelvic health.

Dr. Taylor Salamon and Dr. Steve Baron demonstrating balance and fall prevention exercises.

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