Treating Balance Issues with Physical Therapy

Balance disorders are not something to be ignored, as they can lead to falls and cause serious injuries. With proper treatment and management, you can avoid hospitalization and further complications. 

Balance disorders can develop after an injury, or as the result of a disease that affects your:

• Inner ear
• Eyes 
• Joints 
• Muscles 
• Nervous System 
• Or any such structures that affect your balance. 

Your cognitive function also has a big role in managing your balance so neurology can play a part in balance disorders as well.

Working with a physical therapist can help improve your balance. Because physical therapists are experts in movement, they can spot potential problems with your strength and posture that could be contributing to your balance issues. They will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your specific balance issues. Treatment can include:

• Specific exercises to strengthen weakened muscles 
• Gait training to improve stability 
• Stretches to help with flexibility 
• Changes to your footwear

Physical therapists can even make recommendations for any assistive aids or coping strategies that can help you through any dizzy spells. 

Here at Reddy Care Physical and Occupational therapy has experience in gait analysis and treating balance issues. Let us help you feel more confident on your feet, give us a call today to schedule a consultation! 

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Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.