Fyzical West-Orlando

09/17/2025

Some tips that you can utilize to Fight the Fall

As September comes to a close, we want to leave you with some tips that you can utilize to Fight the Fall all year long! Follow the tips below to prevent future falls:

- Get an Annual Fall Risk Screening and discuss your fall history with your physical therapist and your primary physician.
- Have your hearing and vision tested.
- Utilize an assistive device if you need help feeling steady when upright.
- Wear non-skid, supportive footwear.
- Continue to stay physically active.

Individuals of all ages and conditions may be at risk for falling. At FYZICAL, our skilled physical therapists will create balance programs that are specifically tailored to each person's needs, enabling our patients to regain their footing, confidence, and freedom!

09/14/2025

Better balance will have good physical fitness

A recent study found that maintaining your balance skills as you age is linked to longevity. Someone with better balance will have good physical fitness, cognition, and a responsive nervous system which are all critical factors that those with exceptional health typically possess. Click the link below to learn more about how you can test your balance:

https://www.wellandgood.com/balance-and-longevity/amp/

If you feel off-balance or dizzy contact FYZICAL today to have your balance assessed. Our physical therapists will build a customized balance training program that will help you become more active and gain confidence in your movement abilities while performing everyday activities!

09/10/2025

Why do we lose our balance?

Falling occurs because the body's balance has been disrupted through the person's sensory and/or motor systems. A person's body can maintain balance because the brain receives and interprets information from several different types of senses:

- Vision (from the eyes) helps orient you to your environment.
- Proprioception or joint position sense (from your joints and muscles, telling your brain where your body is in space).
- The vestibular system (from the inner ear) senses motion, equilibrium, and head position.

Based on these inputs, the brain sends information to different muscles of the body to help maintain balance.

09/07/2025

More than 1 in 4 seniors over the age of 65 fall

Did you know that every year more than 1 in 4 seniors over the age of 65 fall? Did you know that the most common reasons for falling can be preventable?

Every September, FYZICAL clinics across the country join together to “Fight the Fall” by spreading awareness of the danger of falls and how falls can be prevented. We'll be sharing information about our balance training program and tips on how to stay balanced all month long so we can Fight the Fall together!

09/03/2025

When was the last time you had your balance checked?

No matter your age, balance can always be improved. Even those without a balance disorder can suffer from balance-related injuries. Below is a quick exercise to try; the results will tell you if you should consult a PT. Be sure to have a sturdy surface to grasp onto if you become unstable.

1. Start by standing with your feet close together.
2. Lift one leg off the ground and see if you can hold for 30 seconds.
3. Switch legs and try again.

Did you wobble or lose your balance? This means your balance needs work. Contact FYZICAL West Orlando (321)269-9133 or FYZICAL Metro West (407) 401-9906 to schedule your fall risk screening today!

09/02/2025

One in five falls cause serious injury

Approximately one in five falls cause serious injury, making it difficult to get around and do everyday activities. Fight the Fall and manage your balance issues by following the tips below:

- Speak to your Doctor
- Perform strength and balance training
- Check your vision
- Fall proof your home

If you are interested in learning more about how to prevent falls, click the link below or Fyzical Wesot Orlando (321)369-9133 or Fyzical Metro West (407) 401-9906!

https://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html

01/01/2025

09/03/2024

Celebrate Labor Day by taking care of your body with our specialized physical therapy sessions. Feel rejuvenated and refreshed this holiday season.

08/20/2024

At FYZICAL, we know that accurate diagnoses and specialized treatment are critical to treating vertigo. Let us create your care plan.