LACEY (WA) – 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 […]
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LACEY (WA) – If you’ve been following our osteoporosis and 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
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Struggling to rise from a chair or feeling unsteady on your feet isn’t just a physical challenge—it’s an emotional one, too. It can make you feel like you’re losing control, independence slipping away with each wobbly step. But what if there was a way to take back that control? What if you could actively protect yourself against
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As we age, maintaining balance and a steady gait can become increasingly challenging. This can lead to a fear of falling, reduced mobility, and a decline in overall independence. Fortunately, physical therapy can play a crucial role in helping older adults improve their balance, gait, and confidence. Why is Balance and Gait Important for Older
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Have you or a loved one recently fallen or felt unsteady on your feet? If so, I know just how much it can affect your confidence when it comes to your independence. You may feel less comfortable with leaving your house without someone for support or unmotivated to do your regular recreational activities due to
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Watching our parents grow older can evoke a mix of emotions – pride in their wisdom, and joy in their stories, but also a gnawing anxiety about their wellbeing. One of the most pressing concerns is their balance and the fear of falls that could rob them of their independence. It’s a heart-wrenching thought, isn’t
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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
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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
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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
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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
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