Improve Your Balance with Physiotherapy
Let Physio For Seniors restore your confidence in movement.
Achieving optimal balance is essential for performing everyday tasks and enjoying an active lifestyle. Physiotherapy at Physio For Seniors offers customized solutions for individuals struggling with balance disorders. Take the first step towards better balance with physiotherapy in the Greater Vancouver, BC Area today!
Unveiling Common Causes of Balance Disorders
Physio For Seniors Empowers Your Journey toward Stability
Balance disorders manifest through symptoms such as unsteadiness, dizziness, falls, difficulty walking, and trouble focusing on moving objects. These symptoms often lead to limitations in daily activities, negatively impacting the quality of life.
Approximately 15% of the adult population experiences balance disorders, with a higher prevalence among older adults. Both genders are affected, although women are slightly more prone. Individuals with pre-existing health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis, are also at a higher risk.
Our skilled physiotherapists in the Greater Vancouver, BC Area treat these common causes of balance disorders:
- Vertigo and Dizziness: Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or movement of the surroundings when the body is still. In contrast, dizziness is a feeling of lightheadedness or unsteadiness. Causes include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), age-related changes in the inner ear, postural hypotension (drop in blood pressure) and migraine headaches.
- Vestibular Disorders: Vestibular disorders occur when the inner ear’s balance system is disrupted. Conditions such as vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis can lead to vertigo, unsteadiness, falls and difficulty maintaining balance.
- Neurological Conditions: Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis are some neurological conditions that can cause balance disorders. These conditions can result in impaired coordination, muscle weakness, and sensory deficits, causing loss of balance.
- Musculoskeletal Issues: Muscle weakness and joint instability can contribute to balance problems. Osteoarthritis, misalignment, muscle imbalance and compensating for injuries can affect the body’s ability to maintain balance and stability.
- Age-Related Balance Decline: As we age, changes in our sensory systems, muscle strength, and reaction time can lead to a decline in balance and an increased risk of falls.
Physiotherapy Can Help You Find Your Independence Again
Physiotherapy is a powerful tool if you are experiencing balance problems. Our skilled physiotherapists in the Greater Vancouver, BC Area use a holistic approach to address the root causes of balance disorders and tailor personalized treatment plans to meet each individual’s unique needs.
The first step in helping you find your balance again is thoroughly evaluating your balance loss. Our physiotherapists will take the time to understand your medical history, considering any pre-existing conditions, injuries, or medications that could be contributing to your balance problems.
Next, our physiotherapists will perform movement screens, including gait analysis, balance, and coordination tests. These assessments help us identify any underlying issues, such as muscle weakness, mobility loss, or sensory deficits, that could affect your ability to maintain stability.
Our team uses a wide range of treatments to help individuals regain their balance and improve overall function. These evidence-based techniques are tailored to each person’s needs and include the following:
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT): VRT is a specialized form of physiotherapy designed to address balance issues related to inner ear disorders. VRT involves exercises and activities that help retrain the brain to process information more effectively, reducing dizziness, vertigo, and other symptoms.
- Strength and Conditioning Exercises: Weak or imbalanced muscles can contribute to balance problems. Physiotherapists will prescribe targeted exercises to strengthen key muscle groups and improve overall stability.
- Gait Training: Gait training focuses on improving walking patterns and minimizing the risk of falls. Physiotherapists may recommend the use of assistive devices, such as canes or walkers, to enhance stability during the retraining process.
- Balance Training Exercises: Physiotherapists incorporate balance exercises, such as single-leg stands, tandem walking, or balance board activities, to improve your ability to maintain stability during daily activities.
Our physiotherapists are skilled in educating you on strategies to manage your balance problems. We can help you create a safe home environment, use assistive devices and perform prescribed exercises correctly.
Do not let balance problems set you back any longer
With the help of our skilled physiotherapists in the Greater Vancouver, BC Area, you can regain your stability, confidence, and independence. Reach out to Physio For Seniors to schedule your comprehensive balance assessment today!
