Balance and Falls

Comprehensive Balance Therapy

Restoring balance and preventing falls is a vital part of maintaining safety and independence. Our Physical Therapists will develop an individualized rehabilitation plan to improve your balance, strength, endurance and function. 

Balance therapy could be indicated if any if you have experienced any of the following: 

• Two or more falls in the last six months
• Recent hospitalization or illness 
• Diagnosed with a neurological condition 
• Sensory changes in your feet 
• Vision changes
• Dizziness or hearing loss
• Take four or more medications daily

Otago Balance Program

Otago is an evidenced based fall prevention program that involves a series of exercises designed to strengthen and improve balance. It is a program that is offered at Saint Vincent Physical Therapy in order to work towards preventing falls and improving balance in older adults. It is delivered by a specially trained Physical Therapist, and it includes a 6 month and one year “check up” with your Therapist.

Learn More

If you would like to learn more about our Balance and Fall Prevention Program, please contact us at any of the following locations: