FYZICAL South Sarasota

01/16/2025

🌟 BIG NEWS, FYZICAL FAMILY! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers has been nominated for Best Physical Therapy Clinic in this year’s Best of SRQ awards! 🏆 This is a huge honor, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing team and the community that trusts us with their care every day. 💙

Now, we need YOUR help to make FYZICAL the #1 Physical Therapy Clinic in SRQ! 💪

Here’s how you can vote and show your support:
✅ Head to the voting page: https://hubs.li/Q032wG440
✅ Find the “Best Physical Therapy Clinic” category.
✅ Select FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers and hit submit!

It’s that easy! Every vote makes a difference, and we’d love for you to share the link with your friends, family, and anyone who knows the positive impact of FYZICAL. Let’s spread the word far and wide! 🌎

🗓️ Deadline to vote: Wednesday, February 5 – so don’t wait!

Let’s rally together and show everyone why FYZICAL is the leader in balance, mobility, and health. Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us make a difference every day. 💙

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09/30/2024

As September comes to a close, we want to leave you with some tips you can utilize to Fight the Fall all year long! Follow these tips to help 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 of falling. At FYZICAL, our skilled physical therapists will create balance programs specifically tailored to each person’s needs, enabling our patients to regain their footing, confidence, and freedom!

09/24/2024

Did you know? Falling can occur because of disruptions to the body’s sensory and/or motor systems, causing loss of balance. To maintain balance, the brain must receive and interpret information from several different senses:

▪️ Vision (from the eyes) helps orient you to your environment.
▪️ Proprioception, or joint position sense (from your joints and muscles) helps to tell 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. Find the FYZICAL nearest you for a balance screening today, by visiting: https://hubs.li/Q02F_tcr0

09/23/2024

Today is the start of Falls Prevention Awareness Week, hosted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). This week is dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of falls and how to prevent them.

We join NCOA in their dedication to:

▪️ Raising awareness: falls are a critical issue; they are the leading cause of injuries for older adults.
▪️ Improving education: providing valuable information on how to prevent falls through lifestyle changes and safety measures.
▪️ Empowering our communities: it’s important to take proactive steps in reducing fall risk; contact your local FYZICAL for help: https://hubs.li/Q02F_vxG0.

09/18/2024

Feeling unsteady or experiencing frequent falls?

It’s important to get checked for balance issues. Early detection can prevent injuries and improve your quality of life. Signs of imbalance include:

▪️ Frequent falls or near-falls
▪️ Dizziness or lightheadedness
▪️ Unsteadiness while walking
▪️ Vertigo
▪️ Difficulty with coordination

Don't ignore these signs! If you need further intervention, find the FYZICAL location nearest you: https://hubs.li/Q02Qg9h_0

09/16/2024

How can you tell if your balance needs improvement?

Follow the single-leg stance test below to see if balance training could help:

▪️ Stand next to a counter, sink, or chair with your hand gently grasping the counter surface.
▪️ Leave your eyes open and put your hands on your hips. Grasp the surface or put your leg down if you start to feel unsteady during the test.
▪️ Stand on one leg unassisted and have a loved one time you once your foot leaves the ground. Stop the timer if you grasp the counter or when you put your second foot down.

If you were not able to stand on one leg for at least 10 seconds, your balance may need work! Find the clinic nearest you to learn more about our balance training program: https://hubs.li/Q02FWG3V0

09/09/2024

Fall-proofing your home can help greatly decrease your or your loved ones’ risk of falling:

▪️ Clear all walkways throughout your home to prevent tripping hazards.
▪️ Use double-sided tape or non-slip backing on your throw rugs to help keep from slipping.
▪️ Ensure adequate lighting throughout your home so you can fully see while moving around during the day and night.
▪️ Fix loose or broken handrails and consider installing handrails on both sides of the stairs.

These tips and more can help protect yourselves or your loved ones from falling at home!

09/05/2024

At FYZICAL, we have changed the way balance and vestibular therapies are performed. Our Safety Overhead Support (SOS) System does more than keep patients safe and secure. This overhead harness support system consists of an overhead track and moveable trolly, allowing patients, while secured in a simple body harness, the freedom to ambulate, perform functional types of activities, and fall with minimal risk of injury. With the SOS System, our therapists can help address conditions including:

▪️ Fall risk
▪️ Gait retraining
▪️ Neurological rehabilitation
▪️ Balance therapy
▪️ Vestibular dysfunction
▪️ Meniere’s Disease
▪️ Pre- and Post-surgery

For more information on our balance programs, click this link: https://hubs.li/Q02FVWDs0

09/03/2024

Each year, nearly 28% of adults over 65 experience a fall, resulting in over 38,000 deaths and over 8 million injuries requiring medical treatment.

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!

Find your nearest participating location today: https://hubs.li/Q02GZ5F10

08/30/2024

Is muscle weakness impacting your day-to-day? Muscle weakness typically presents as fatigue, difficulty climbing stairs, frequent falls, decreased grip strength, muscle cramps or spasms, and limited range of motion.

Don’t let muscle weakness rule your daily life! You can get back to feeling your best with lifestyle changes and physical therapy. Our programs are individualized to you and your specific condition. We will help you reach your goals and improve your quality of life! To find the clinic nearest you, visit: https://hubs.li/Q02FV46_0

08/28/2024

⚽ 🏈 🎾 🏐 As the fall sports season approaches, preparing your body can help prevent injuries and boost performance. Here are some tips on pre-season conditioning so you can perform your best and reduce the risk of injuries:

▪️ Combine cardiovascular exercises like running or cycling with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to improve endurance and strength.
▪️ Focus on full-body strength training routines, targeting major muscle groups to enhance overall strength and power.
▪️ Incorporate stretching and mobility exercises to improve flexibility and avoid injuries.
▪️ Include rest days in your conditioning program to allow your body to recover and prevent overtraining injuries.

If you need personalized advice or experience any discomfort during your training, our expert physical therapists can help. To find the location nearest you, visit: https://hubs.li/Q02FTL0_0

08/19/2024

Meet our patient, Patricia!

Patricia began therapy at FYZICAL due to lower back pain. She really enjoyed working with her therapist during her sessions, learning new at-home exercises, and making new friends at the clinic. Before physical therapy, she felt low and in pain. Now, she is in less pain and has much more energy!