Falls and dizziness are common among people over 65. However, falling should not be thought of as a normal occurrence that happens as we age. At NPTSM, our physical therapists are trained to evaluate problems with walking and balance and conduct a fall risk assessment. For example, our physical therapists can discover and treat positional vertigo in the inner ear, a spinning dizziness that is onset from changing positions of your head.
If you are feeling dizzy, off balance, or have fallen, our physical therapists can determine how well or not well your systems are working together to keep your balance. Our physical therapists can help patients perform specific exercises and movements that address balance problems and improve how your body systems work together.
At a NPTSM physical therapy evaluation for vestibular disorders, a patient can expect for problem areas to be identified. Taking your personal goals into account, our physical therapist will develop a treatment plan that targets your diagnosis. Our physical therapist can do a home safety assessment to assess the environmental challenges you face every day in your home or recommend seeing a doctor for further testing if necessary.
