If you’ve been following our osteoporosis, balance, and falls series over the last 5 weeks, you might be wondering how to put all of this information together. In today’s article, I’m going to help you do just that by telling you a story about a lady we worked with recently in the clinic. For this […]
Balance & Fall Prevention: How We Helped Susan Improve Her Balance & Mobility Read More »
The last few weeks we’ve seen a lot of people coming into the clinic with balance issues and being worried about falling. It’s what we see quite a lot of, but still many people don’t know that physical therapists can help with their balance. We like to have a bit of fun when we’re testing
Balance: “I Didn’t Realize My Balance Was That Bad” Read More »
This was a reply by one of my patients that really was at a loss of how to move without bending at the spine. She truly loved yoga and wanted to know if there was any possibility of modifying yoga. How to bend without bending at the spine is one of the most common questions
“My Doctor Told Me To Stop Bending At The Spine – Help!” Read More »
Since we have been talking about balance and falls, we need to talk about what can often lead to falls: vertigo. Let’s start with the basics about vertigo. True vertigo is the sensation of spinning or movement such as the sensation of swaying. If you’ve ever been sea sick, this is a bit like the
Having healthy muscles is essential for overall health and well-being. Good, healthy muscles provide us with strength, mobility, and balance. When maintaining good muscle health, it eliminates the possibility of issues surrounding strength, mobility, and balance arising. Not only that, but muscles help us to perform everyday activities such as walking, lifting, and carrying heavy
