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Five Simple Tips for Improving Your Balance
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 Taylor Rehab 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.
Why Should I Work on My Balance At All?
The older you get, the more important good balance becomes. Falls 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.
How Can I Improve My Balance? Five Suggestions from Our Physical Therapists
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assess Your Balance: If you want to get serious about improving your balance, schedule an appointment at Taylor Rehab 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 Taylor Rehab 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!
Say Goodbye to Pain – Get Started with PT Now!
Return to Taylor Rehab and Let’s Continue Your Journey to Wellness Together. Schedule Your Appointment Now!
Upcoming Free Workshops
Free Back Pain Workshop
Saturday, April 12th
10:00 am
Free Shoulder/Rotator Cuff Pain Workshop
Wednesday, April 23rd
5:30 pm
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Therapist’s Recipe of the Month
Sam’s Lentil Chili
Ingredients
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 diced onion
- 1 can of rinsed black beans
- 1.5 cups of dry lentils
- 1 finely diced jalapeno pepper
- 1 diced portobello mushroom
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 3 tbsp cumin powder
- 2 tbsp of Middle Eastern Spice Blend (from Lowe’s Foods)
- 4 cups of water or broth
Directions:
Mix into crockpot and put it on high for 6 hours.
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VR Treatment for Vestibular
At Taylor Rehab Physical Therapy in Mooresville, we’re passionate about helping people regain their balance and confidence. If you’ve been struggling with dizziness, vertigo, or a sense of instability, we understand how challenging it can be to go about your daily life. Our specialized vestibular rehab services are designed to retrain your vestibular system, the part of your inner ear responsible for balance. Whether you’re dealing with conditions like Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s disease, vestibular neuritis, migraines, or balance issues from a stroke, we’re here to help you find relief and get back to doing what you love.
We take things a step further by incorporating cutting-edge technology into our treatments. Using virtual reality (VR) headsets, we create immersive environments that help you retrain your balance in a fun and engaging way. This advanced approach allows us to customize therapy to your unique needs, making recovery more effective and enjoyable. At Taylor Rehab, we’re dedicated to providing the most innovative and personalized care to help you overcome balance challenges and get back to living your life to the fullest.
