The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center of
Wilmington Physical Therapy, Inc.

2246 Yaupon Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-251-1818
 

PHYSICAL                        OCCUPATIONAL                      SPEECH                             SPORTS                            HAND                        INDUSTRIAL
 THERAPY                             THERAPY                            THERAPY                           THERAPY                        THERAPY                  REHABILITATION

◄Fall / Balance Prevention Program►

Falls and related balance injuries are a major health problem in societies that have aging populations.  In the United States falls are the fifth leading cause of death and are the primary reason for 40% of all nursing home admissions.

HOW CAN WE MEASURE FALL / BALANCE?

• Berge Balance Exam

• Tinetti Assessment Exam for gait and balance

• Neurcom's Smart Balance Master (dynamic posturography platform)

• Full Screen - 16 Exam

TREATMENT TECHNIQUES:

• Reaction time training

• Vision acuity and depth perception training

• Muscle strength exercises

• Vestibular sense training (calonic-rotational-vestibulo spinal RA)

• Peripheral sensation training (tactile-vibration-proprioception)

• Neuro-muscular coordination exercises

• Gait training skills