Fall Risk Screening & Conditioning Program
Have you been struggling with keeping your balance? It’s very possible you may have a balance issue that calls for the attention of a physical therapist. Thankfully, ProAction Physical Therapy in Lansdale, PA can help. ProAction Physical Therapy is proud to offer the Biodex BioSwayTM Balance System for our patients dealing with balance and vestibular disorders.
Contact our office today to learn more about the Fall Risk Screening & Conditioning Program here at ProAction Physical Therapy and how we incorporate the Biodex BioSwayTM Balance machine to provide objective numbers to measure improvements in balance. We’ll schedule an appointment for you to see one of our specialists right away.
What Is The Biodex BioswayTM Balance Machine?
The Biodex BioswayTM Balance system at ProAction Physical Therapy is a valuable assessment and training tool for anyone who is looking to improve their agility, balance, and develop muscle tone. The machine features easy-to-follow on screen instructions, and is fairly simple to operate. Your physical therapist will guide you through a series of tests and training modules, and can perform accurate Fall Risk Screenings for older patients with objective measurements to track progress.
By using this technology, we are able to track the progression of your recovery, strengthen necessary muscles, and help to prevent future falls and injuries.
According to the Biodex website, “Balance retraining exercises are designed to steady a patient while walking or standing through improvements in coordination of muscle responses and organization of sensory information. Static and dynamic tests are administered to gauge a patient’s balance – objective reporting and comparisons to normative data aid in the development of individual exercise plans.”
What Gait Conditions Can The Biodex Machine treat?
The Biodex machine can assist with many neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s, as well as multiple gait disorders. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are many common gait disorders, including:
- Steppage gait
- Waddling gait
- Propulsive gait
- Myopathic Gait
Your physical therapist will be able to properly diagnose your specific gait disorder. There are many factors that can cause the development of a gait disorder:
- Degenerative disease
- Inner ear issues
- Neuropathic Disorders resulting in lower extremity weaknesses
- Stroke or other traumatic brain injury
- Loss of sensation in feet
Contact us today to learn more about our Fall Risk Screening & Conditioning Program!
If you’re in need of physical therapy for a balance issue, contact ProAction Physical Therapy in Lansdale, PA today to learn more about our Fall Risk Screening & Conditioning Program, and how our Biodex advanced technology can help you get back to leading a healthy, normal lifestyle.
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