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
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Feeling unsteady when walking, turning or standing up
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A recent fall or a near fall
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Holding on to furniture or walls at home
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Fear of falling that limits what you do
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Dizziness when you move your head
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A neurological condition such as stroke, or a recent concussion
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Recovery after surgery or an illness
What your assessment includes
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A conversation about falls, medications, vision, footwear and your home.
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Tests of balance, walking speed, leg strength and getting up from a chair.
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A plain explanation of what we found and the areas to work on.
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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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