Difficulty with walking (gait) or maintaining balance can significantly impact your independence and safety. Our gait and balance training programs are designed to address the underlying causes of instability and help you move with greater confidence.
Who Can Benefit?
This specialized training is beneficial for individuals experiencing:
- A history of falls or a fear of falling.
- Dizziness or vertigo.
- Recovery from a stroke or neurological condition.
- Post-surgical weakness, especially after hip or knee replacement.
- General age-related decline in balance.
What to Expect
Your program will be tailored to you, but it will likely include:
- Comprehensive Assessment: We evaluate your strength, flexibility, sensation, vision, and vestibular (inner ear) system to identify factors affecting your balance.
- Targeted Exercises: We will prescribe specific exercises to challenge and improve your balance systems. This might include standing on different surfaces, single-leg stance exercises, and dynamic movements.
- Gait Training: We analyze your walking pattern and provide cues and exercises to improve your form, efficiency, and safety.
- Assistive Device Training: If necessary, we can properly fit you for a cane or walker and teach you how to use it correctly.
Regain your confidence and independence. Our expert physiotherapists can help you improve your balance and walk more safely. Contact us to schedule an assessment.