Balance and Loss of Coordination
Balance and poor coordination can be the result of a multitude of problems. It can often start secondary to an orthopedic dysfunction, like a total hip replacement, ankle fracture or knee surgery; from a spell of dizziness from the inner ear; from a neurological condition or insult; or simply from the aging process. Whatever the initial condition was, balance and coordination can usually be improved upon, no matter what the age.
Following a thorough evaluation process addressing orthopedic, vestibular and somatosensory systems, the patient will begin a one on one program with Stephanie and Caroline, working though all of the affected areas and begin to increase balance and coordination in a progressive and safe environment. A home exercise program is always instructed and highly encouraged for the best possible outcome.
Following a thorough evaluation process addressing orthopedic, vestibular and somatosensory systems, the patient will begin a one on one program with Stephanie and Caroline, working though all of the affected areas and begin to increase balance and coordination in a progressive and safe environment. A home exercise program is always instructed and highly encouraged for the best possible outcome.
Vestibular Rehab and Dizziness
Your rehabilitation starts with a proactive approach
Our PT, Stephanie Loomis, began treating vestibular dysfunctions in 2003, following an education course in dizziness. Since then, she has been hooked and has continued to take extra course work from leading physical therapists, audiologists and neuro-otologists in the field of dizziness and concussion. She was certified as a vestibular therapist with The American Institute of Balance: IMPACT trained as a physical therapist concussion specialist; and she completed a two week vestibular intensive internship program at South Valley Physical Therapy, a neurological and vestibular education specialty clinic in Denver. Caroline Martin, our PTA is trained personally by Stephanie for precise treatment carry-over.
Both Stephanie and Caroline utilize a multi-model approach; integrating restorative and calming neurological techniques that facilitate the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS), allowing healing to take place and to integrate the orthopedic, vestibular, visual and neurological systems to work together and to avoid competition with each other through over dominance of improper facilitation.
Some common dizziness conditions that benefit from treatments are:
Benign Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Acoustic Neuritis, Labyrinthitis
Acoustic Neuroma
Meniere’s Disease
Other examples of CNS conditions that might have lasting effects and cause a loss of balance and dizziness are: CVA (stroke)
TIA
Parkinson’s Disease and other neurologically based disorders;
these conditions can often be helped functionally.
Stephanie routinely offers community lectures on dizziness and balance disorders and works intimately with the physicians who refer these patients to her.
Both Stephanie and Caroline utilize a multi-model approach; integrating restorative and calming neurological techniques that facilitate the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS), allowing healing to take place and to integrate the orthopedic, vestibular, visual and neurological systems to work together and to avoid competition with each other through over dominance of improper facilitation.
Some common dizziness conditions that benefit from treatments are:
Benign Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Acoustic Neuritis, Labyrinthitis
Acoustic Neuroma
Meniere’s Disease
Other examples of CNS conditions that might have lasting effects and cause a loss of balance and dizziness are: CVA (stroke)
TIA
Parkinson’s Disease and other neurologically based disorders;
these conditions can often be helped functionally.
Stephanie routinely offers community lectures on dizziness and balance disorders and works intimately with the physicians who refer these patients to her.
