Balance Therapy & Help for Dizziness
Balance and Motion Therapy
Balance Self-Test
Take the Balance Self-Test to see if you are a candidate for Balance and Motion Therapy.
- Have you fallen in the past year?
- Do you take medication for one or more of the following diseases: heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, anxiety, depression?
- Do you need to climb a flight of stairs daily?
- Do you have dizziness? Do you feel unsteady?
- Have you had a stroke or other neurological problem affecting your balance?
- Do you have numbness in the legs or feet?
- Do you use a walker or wheelchair, or do you need assistance to get around?
- Are you inactive? (Answer yes if you do not participate in a regular form of exercise, such as walking, 20 - 30 minutes three or four times per week).
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you are a candidate for Balance and Motion Therapy. For your convenience, there is a prescription form available on this site.
Fact vs. Myth
Myth: Loss of balance and dizziness are facts of life as we grow older.
Fact: Loss of flexibility, strength and stability are largely due to inactivity.
Myth: Falls are inevitable. Nothing can be done to help.
Fact: Proper evaluation can detect specific balance problems, and focused exercise can improve stability and decrease dizziness.
