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Balance and Falls Prevention Physiotherapy in Etobicoke

Some headaches are linked to neck joints and muscles, and movement, posture and strengthening work may help. A physiotherapist can assess whether your neck is part of the picture. InHealth Physiotherapy in Etobicoke offers assessment for neck-related headaches.

Why balance can change

Balance depends on strong legs, good vision, the inner ear, sensation in the feet and a brain that coordinates them. It can change with age, inactivity, joint problems, medications, stroke, concussion, neuropathy or time in hospital. A fall can also lead to a fear of falling, which makes people move less and lose strength.

Signs a balance assessment may help

  1. Feeling unsteady when walking, turning or standing up

  2. A recent fall or a near fall

  3. Holding on to furniture or walls at home

  4. Fear of falling that limits what you do

  5. Dizziness when you move your head

  6. A neurological condition such as stroke, or a recent concussion

  7. Recovery after surgery or an illness

What your assessment includes

  1. A conversation about falls, medications, vision, footwear and your home.

  2. Tests of balance, walking speed, leg strength and getting up from a chair.

  3. A plain explanation of what we found and the areas to work on.

  4. A personal exercise plan, plus home safety tips.

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When to seek urgent medical care

 

Call 911 after a fall with a head injury, loss of consciousness, severe pain, a deformed limb or inability to get up. Seek emergency care for sudden weakness, face drooping, trouble speaking, vision changes, severe dizziness or a sudden severe headache. See your doctor about repeated falls, new unsteadiness, or if medications may be affecting your balance.

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