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Balance, Dizziness and Fall Prevention

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. TOSPT has been certified by the American Institute of Balance as part of its Worldwide Network of Vestibular and Equilibrium Specialists.

At TOSPT, we ensure that Certified Vestibular Specialists (CVS) are on-staff so patients with balance, dizziness or falling issues can be seen by a specialist in the field. We have expertise in Epley maneuvers and beyond, guiding patients from the clearance of acute vertigo, all the way through vestibular rehabilitation therapy.

Our Balance Retraining Therapy is specially designed and proven to help patients reduce their risk of falling, and we offer a wide array of other therapy programs to assist patients suffering from balance and dizziness issues.

Fall Prevention Program

Preventing falls before they happen is the key to ensuring good physical health for older Americans.

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year, resulting in over 2.8 million emergency room visits and 800,000 hospitalizations annually. Facing such staggering numbers, it's important for patients to be proactive in their health and work to prevent falls before they happen.

To help our patients better combat the dangers of falling, we've developed a six-week fall prevention program to be utilized in conjunction with their normal course of physical therapy treatment. This individualized program is performed by a certified vestibular/balance physical therapist and will decrease your risk of falling and help you gain confidence in your home and community.

During the Fall Prevention Program, you will learn:

  • Why you fall
  • How to make your home safe from falls
  • What to do if you fall and how to get up
  • An individualized home exercise plan for balance improvement

Our Fall Prevention Program is covered by most insurance - if you would like more information about the program, please call us at (850) 877-8855!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.

  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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