Balance Disorder
A balance disorder is a condition that makes you feel unsteady or dizzy. If you are standing, sitting, or lying down, you might feel as if you are moving, spinning, or floating. If you are walking, you might suddenly feel as if you are tipping over.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of balance problems include:
- Sense of motion or spinning (vertigo)
- Feeling of faintness or lightheadedness (presyncope)
- Loss of balance or unsteadiness
- Falling or feeling like you might fall
- Feeling a floating sensation or dizziness
- Vision changes, such as blurriness
- Confusion
Causes
Causes of balance problems include:
- Infections of your ear
- Inner ear problems
- Head injury
- Poor blood circulation
- Certain medications
- Chemical imbalance in your brain
- Low blood pressure
- High blood pressure
- Neurological conditions
- Arthritis
- Aging
Physical therapists can help people of all ages improve their balance. They perform balance testing and develop treatment plans that include physical activity to help improve the strength, stability, and movement of people with balance problems.
Reddy Care Physical, Occupational, and Aquatic Therapy treats patients with a variety of illnesses, injuries, and conditions, including balance disorders. Our treatment plans vary according to your specific condition and requirements.
Our team will be available to assist you at every stage. Call today to schedule a consultation!
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Sources:https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/balance-problems/symptoms-causes/syc-20350474
https://www.choosept.com/guide/physical-therapy-guide-balance-problems
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Written by:
Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT
President
Reddy Care Physical Therapy
Reddy Care Occupational Therapy
Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy