Total Performance Improving Your Balance

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

OUR SPECIALTIES

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.

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