Balance Disorders

How Physical Therapy Can Help Improve Your Balance

Do you frequently feel wobbly or off-balance? Do you worry about falling? Balance disorders affect approximately 15% of adults and can significantly impact your day-to-day life. Physical therapy at First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center offers evidence-based solutions for individuals struggling with balance-related issues.

While people of any age can develop a balance disorder, they are more prevalent among older adults, with women slightly more affected than men. Individuals with pre-existing health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis, are also at a higher risk.

Balance disorders can manifest in different ways, depending on the cause of the disorder and whether it affects your inner ear, brain, musculoskeletal system, or a combination of all three. Here are some of the symptoms to look out for, although keep in mind they do vary from person to person:

Depending on their symptoms and severity, balance disorders often limit your daily activities, making it difficult for you to complete household chores, safely get around your house, or participate in your favorite leisure activities.

At First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center, we take a results-oriented approach to physical therapy. We pull from the latest research to ensure our personalized treatment approaches are proven and up-to-date. Our goal is to help enhance your balance, reduce your risk of falls, and restore your confidence in movement.

Don’t let balance issues keep you from living a healthy, active lifestyle. Request an appointment and take the first step towards better balance today!

Find Your Balance Again With Physical Therapy

When you come in for your initial consultation, our experts will thoroughly evaluate your balance loss so we can provide the best possible treatment. We’ll begin by reviewing your medical history, pre-existing conditions, injuries, medications, and balance-related symptoms.

But we don’t just perform a medical history. We’ll also perform several movement screens, including gait analysis, balance, and coordination tests. These screens help us identify any underlying issues, such as muscle weakness, mobility loss, or sensory deficits that could be contributing to your balance disorder.

Once we have a complete picture of your condition, we’ll develop a customized treatment plan using proven, scientifically-backed techniques. While these plans will vary based on your particular conditions and symptoms, you can expect them to include one or more of the following:

With the help of our skilled physical therapists in Sugar Land & Rosenberg, TX, you can regain your stability, confidence, and independence–so you can safely return to the activities you love.

Reach out to us to schedule your comprehensive balance assessment at our clinic on William Trace Blvd in Sugar Land, University Blvd in Sugar Land or Reading Rd in Rosenberg, TX today!