Physical Therapy Treatment for Dizziness, Balance, & Vertigo Physicians usually treat balance problems with medications designed to combat nausea and reduce the sensation that the world is spinning. Whilemedicationsarean importantaspectoftreatingaperson’svertigo, especially if the underlying cause is an infection, it does not address other problems that may be contributing to balance issues. Maintaining your balance while standing and walking is a complex function. Not only do you need a functioning brain and nervous system, you also need good vision, a healthy inner ear, strongmuscles, healthy feet, andmobile joints. If any one of these aspects of balance is compromised, the whole system is affected. Medicating the symptom (dizziness)doesnothingtoaddresstheothersystemsthatmaybeatplay. What Can Physical Therapy Do for Balance? Physicaltherapistsareexperts inmovement.Notonlycantheydiagnose movement and balance problems, they can prescribe a personalized therapeutictreatmentplanthatcanhelpyou feelmoresteady,experience less dizziness and lower your risk of a fall. • Alleviate a Fear of Falling. A physical therapist can assess your footwear and any hazards that increase your risk of falling. They are also trained to address physical limitation that could lead to a fall.
As you complete your treatment plan, you will experience greater confidence and better balance. • Mobility Leads to BalanceWhich Leads to Strength. Usingtargeted exercises, your physical therapist will help you regain your ability to move about with confidence and ease. By teaching you exercises that will improve balance as you stand still (static balance) and exercises for balance as you move (dynamic balance) you will improve muscle strength as well as your overall ability to move. • Flexibility & Posture. People with balance issues also tend to experience joint stiffness and posture problems that contribute to dizziness and vertigo. Your physical therapist will work with you to stretch tight muscles, improve flexibility in your joints and retrain your posture which will, in turn, improve your balance. Vertigo is an unsettling experience. Fortunately, treatment is possible. With the help of a physical therapist, you can set the world right and reclaim your life. Call (479) 855-9348 to take your first step toward improved balance! Sources:ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2401874 • enttoday.org/article/vertigo-in-the-elderly-what- does-it-mean/ • vestibular.org/node/10 • apta.org/BalanceFalls/
HEALTHY RECIPE IN A SLOW COOKER Turkey Pumpkin Chili
In a 5-to-6 quart slow cooker, whisk together chicken broth, pumpkin purée, ground cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Add ground turkey, separated, and mix to combine. Fold in the onion, garlic cloves, green chiles, and white beans, and cook, covered, until the turkey is cooked through, 4 to 5 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, radishes, and cilantro, if desired.
INGREDIENTS
YIELDS: 4 servings, at 453 calories each. PREP TIME: Just about 20 minutes, quick and easy!
• 2 cup chicken broth • 1 can pumpkin purée • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 3/4 tsp chili powder • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 lb ground turkey • 1 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic • 2 cans green chiles • 2 cans white beans • sour cream • shredded cheese (try sharp cheddar for an extra bite) • sliced radishes • fresh cilantro leaves
COOK TIME: 4-7 hours, depending on temperature. Simply have cooking in the slow cooker during the day, and this delicious recipe will be ready for the evening.
Recipe Courtesy: goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a14898/slow-cooker-turkey- pumpkin-chili-recipe-wdy0115
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