12/08/2025
As winter gets closer, slips and falls become a genuine concern for many adults. One of the easiest ways to stay safe is to catch balance problems early. That’s precisely what our Balance Assessment & Conditioning Program is designed to do.
During a fall-risk screening, we look at things like:
• How steady you are when you stand up from a chair
• How well you recover when someone gives you a light nudge
• How your feet, hips, and core work together when you walk
• Any stiffness or weakness that might be slowing your reaction time
Minor issues in these areas can add up. For example, a tight ankle can change how you walk on snow or ice.
Weak hip muscles can make it harder to catch yourself if you slip. Slower reflexes can turn a minor wobble into a real fall.
We offer state-of-the-art assessment and safe, effective treatment using The Biodex Balance System SD to improve balance, increase agility, and develop muscle tone, helping our patients improve their quality of life and safely return to play.
Treatment often includes:
• Targeted strength exercises for the core, hips, and ankles
• Balance drills, such as single-leg standing or gentle weight shifts
• Gait training to improve confidence on uneven surfaces
• Flexibility work to restore normal movement
• Simple home exercises you can do in five minutes a day
If you’ve had a fall in the past year, feel unsteady on stairs, or notice yourself holding onto furniture more often, now’s the time to get checked.
Call our clinic to schedule your Balance Assessment & Conditioning appointment. Let’s keep you steady and safe all winter.
