Do you have trouble keeping your balance?
A fall prevention program could help you!
Have you ever felt unsteady while walking, as if you were going to trip and fall? Have you ever tripped and had to grab a nearby railing or piece of furniture to catch yourself? Are you worried about getting hurt if you fall? If this is the case, you may benefit from a fall prevention program at Metro Sports Physical Therapy in New York, NY.
Unfortunately, most people do not consider how to maintain their balance until it is too late and they have already fallen. The good news is that you can avoid most falls by regularly exercising your balance system.
Common fall risk factors
Some people are more prone to falling than others. A few of the most common risk factors include:
- Diabetes
- Previous stroke or heart attack
- Arthritis or alternative joint pain
- Fatigue
- Vertigo or dizziness
- Being female
- Parkinson’s disease
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Previous history of falls
- Living a sedentary life
- Overall poor health
- Heart disease
- Advanced age
- Problems with vision
- Problems with walking or staying balanced
Our New York, NY physical therapist will review your medical history with you in order to identify any risk factors. They will then explain how this will impact your treatment and how you can reduce your chances of falling. After that, your therapist will conduct a thorough physical examination to determine the best treatment plan for you.
What should I anticipate from a New York, NY fall prevention program?
Your initial physical exam at Metro Sports Physical Therapy may include vision tests, resting, and active heart rate checks, gait, balance, range of motion, and strength tests. Based on the results of these exams, our physical therapist will create a personalized treatment plan for you.
Some common therapeutic methods you may encounter in your treatment plans are as follows:
Strength-building exercises
Our physical therapist will design a strength training program just for you. This program will focus on specific muscle groups that need to be strengthened. This will improve your standing and walking balance, as well as your ability to recover from a fall.
Balance exercises
As part of your treatment plan, you may be required to perform specific balance-based exercises. Standing on one leg or maintaining your balance while performing an intellectually demanding task are two examples (such as reciting the alphabet or reading a page from a book).
Pain management
Your treatment plan will address any pain you are experiencing as soon as possible.
Endurance training
Our physical therapist will create an aerobic training program for you, gradually increasing in difficulty as your stamina improves.
Programs for walking
This section of your treatment plan is concerned with restoring your normal physical function while walking or moving. Your physical therapist may instruct you to walk in a circle or complete an obstacle course to improve your balance.
Are you looking for ways to improve your balance?
Consider a Metro Sports Physical Therapy fall prevention program!
At Metro Sports Physical Therapy, our primary goal is to help you avoid falls and regain confidence in your balance. If you want to improve your balance and reduce your chances of sustaining a fall-related injury, make an appointment with one of our New York, NY physical therapy clinics right away!
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!