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Balance

Balance


Balance impairments may result from a combination of the following identified deficits during a Physical Therapy evaluation of sensory and motor functions:​
  • Pain
  • Musculoskeletal Strength
  • Joint Range of Motion
  • Gait Abnormalities
  • Body Awareness in space
  • Postural Stability and Alignment
  • Sensation in Feet--Related to neuropathies
  • Somatosensory System--Spatial location and movement related to supportive surface
  • Vestibular System--Head and eye movements in space and degree of acceleration
  • Visual System
  • Medical History--Remote and current, including ear, post-concussion, MVA acceleration accidents, and fall history

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Biodex Balance and Stability System

Postural Control and Stability: Degree of sway and percent weight-bearing into 4 quadrants, during static stance.

Limits of Stability: Ability to weight shift center of gravity over base of support into 8 quadrants; including type of movement strategy utilized. 

Fall Risk: Ability to maintain center of gravity, and foot ankle strategy, on variable moving surface.

Athlete Single Leg Stance: Maintain center o gravity over unilateral leg support on static or variable surface. 

Clinical Test of Sensory Integration of Balance: Somatosensory, vestibular, visual systems.
 

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  • About
    • Insurance Information
    • FAQ
  • Therapies
    • On-Site Aquatic Therapy
    • Athlete Advantage
    • Balance
    • Land Therapy
    • Pelvic Health
    • Manual Therapy
    • Pain Management
    • PEMF Therapy
    • Phased Progression
    • Workman's Compensation
  • Classes
  • Media
  • Forms
  • Contact
  • CEU Courses
  • Free Screening