Balance and Falls Prevention

Yes, you read that title correctly.  One in every three people over the age of 65 in America will fall every year! That’s a pretty scary statistic if you ask me.  It is even scarier when you know...

The snow is melting, the days are getting longer, and the weather is warming up.  The Spring is the perfect time for you to get outside and get active! For most people, it is a time that we wait for...

So let’s start with the statistics shall we? Did you know that one third of the senior population (people over the age of 65) falls each year? To make matters worse, many of these incidents go...

No matter what your age, balance is a vital part of our daily life that is often overlooked. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard, “My balance is terrible but that’s normal, I’m just...

Does the room start to spin when you get up too quickly? How about if you turn your head too fast? Or perhaps you feel off balance when you are in a busy place like the grocery store or shopping...

Did you have to miss your grandchild’s soccer game because you couldn’t get on the field? What about that dance recital in the auditorium with too many stairs? It is a heartbreaking reality that I...

1. Single Leg Balance TestTo perform this test, stand near a wall or sturdy object in case you must catch yourself. When ready, place your arms across your chest, focus your eyes on a spot on the...

Sit to Stand Start by sitting in a firm chair, ideally without armrest. Scoot towards the edge of the chair and bring your feet underneath you. Lean your shoulders forward and stand up. Try to stand...

Standing Gastroc Stretch Stand in front of a surface that can be used to give yourself some support (i.e. the back of a chair, table, countertop). Step backwards with the leg that you want to...

Here are some quick tips to help your balance dysfunction no matter what the cause. These concepts are simple, but not easy. It will take time and some adjustment on your part, but it’s worth the...