Balance and gait are important to allowing you to maintain an active lifestyle free from pain and injury. Those with balance and gait problems have difficulty or an inability to control their center of gravity over their base of support.
This is due to a number of different reasons including impaired sensory processes; slow signaling from the muscles to the brain; impaired range of motion, strength, flexibility; and an inability to anticipate or adapt to postural needs.
Ask your doctor if you experience
- Trouble walking or balancing
- Lack of stability when standing
- Lack of stability when moving
- Frequent falls
Causes of Balance and Gait Problems
- Arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Strains and sprains
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
- Back disorder
- Osteoarthritis
- Brain injuries
- Cerebral palsy
- Parkinson’s disease
- Inner ear disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Stroke
Why Try Physical Therapy
A physical therapist is highly trained to identify the contributing factors to balance and gait problems. They can evaluate posture, pain levels, strength, range of motion, endurance, and areas of muscle guarding to develop an individualized treatment program. A physical therapist will help you with strengthening your core, stretching, neuromuscular re-education, and range of motion through exercises, manual therapy, and modalities.
They can also help you modify activities, decrease your pain, reduce your risk of falls, and improve your balance and gait. A physical therapist can help you regain control of your life and prevent falls and injuries.
Learn More
Find out how physical therapy can help you today!
Call our office at 626-576-0591 for a free consultation.
We can also provide free insurance verification before your first visit.
