HOW TO COMBAT BALANCE ISSUES
It is important to note that you should also contact a physical therapist or physician if you have any of the following symptoms: • Dizziness or vertigo (“spinning” sensations, even when remaining still).
• Neurological issues, such as brain injuries, stroke, or Parkinson’s disease. The make-up of your treatment plan will be dependent upon the origin of your balance issue. When you arrive at PTRC, your physical therapist will walk you through a comprehensive exam in order to gauge the nature of your condition and figure out the best course of treatment for your needs. Whatever the case may be, all treatment plans will contain targeted balance exercises and stretches to help improve your core, vestibular system, and overall proprioception. Depending on your condition, vestibular rehabilitation and videonystagmography (coming next year) may also be included in your treatment plan. Are you ready to get back on your feet and decrease your risk of sustaining a balance- related injury? Contact PTRC to schedule a consultation and get started today! To get started with physical therapy or Telehealth, visit www.PTRC-TX.com for more information, or call 5 1 2 . 3 5 3 . 4 5 7 5 ( S an Ma r c o s ) o r 512.847.9057 (Wimberley)!
• Inability to focus or remain alert. • Double vision or tunnel vision.
• Nausea or vomiting. • Arm or leg weakness. • Abnormal eye movements.
Both cl inics have therapists which have the education and specialization to see you without any prior referral or prescription from your doctor. However, Medicare requires a physician signature for billing purposes. We can preform an evaluation, and send it to your physician, who normally signs off on PT which saves you a trip to the doctor’s office. If we find any other medical issues, we will call them to discuss options. Telehealth services can be accessed via your smartphone or computer, and you will be able to perform your PT treatments from the comfort of your own home. You will also be able to track your progress and see how you are improving throughout your treatments – without coming directly to our clinic. At PTRC, our telehealth services offer live consultation where you can meet and chat with your physical therapist about your treatment plan. WE ARE OFFERING TELEHEALTH & THERAPY WITHOUT A PHYSICIAN’S ORDER (AKA DIRECT ACCESS)!
• Difficulty standing up from a seated position or standing for prolonged periods of time. What’s causing my balance issues? There are several factors that can impact your balance. Just a few include: • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
• Meniere’s disease. • Vestibular neuritis. • Migraines. • Poor posture. • Injury or ailment.
CAILEY SHOEMAKER IS OUR NEW PHYSICIAN LIAISON
As our new Liason, she will be organizing our out-reach to all referral sources. She will be making visits, acting as our go-between for PTRC and our physician offices. As a Liason, she is not there to “sell” our services, she is there to serve their needs and subsequently our patient’s needs. We look forward to seeing her grow and to see what this new service will do for the community.
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