Mobility and Balance
With the help of physical therapy, you can improve your mobility and balance to improve your quality of life and reduce the risk of sustaining a painful injury. Various conditions, including accidents, arthritis, and nerve damage, can cause poor balance and mobility.
Limited mobility can significantly impact your daily life by hindering your activities and keeping you from exercising, which may, in turn, worsen your condition. You may feel unable to engage in recreational activities or get out and about if you don’t feel steady on your feet. Ultimately, a lack of balance and mobility increases your risk of falling and injuring yourself.
What is Mobility and Balance Therapy?
Mobility and balance therapy at Megan Mullin PT may include multiple treatments and techniques to restore mobility. Many people take a full range of motion for granted. For others, daily movements like walking or lifting things may be difficult due to weak muscles and poor balance.
That’s where physical therapy comes in to strengthen the body, increase flexibility, and restore proper function. Physical therapy for mobility and balance can make it possible for you to enjoy an active lifestyle and reduce your risk of injury. These therapy treatments are often necessary for patients with decreased mobility due to age, injury, or a medical condition. Mobility PT may also be part of rehab after surgery.
How Do Mobility and Balance PT Treatments Work?
Physical therapy for mobility and balance is not a cookie-cutter treatment. Your therapist at Megan Mullin PT will perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine which systems in your body are causing the loss of coordination and then create a customized set of exercises to help improve your balance and mobility. In some cases, your therapist may also recommend manual therapy or other treatments to complement your mobility exercises.
Exercises for mobility are designed to increase muscle strength and improve balance. These exercises may include tandem walking with a heel-to-toe pattern, single-leg stance, or using specialized tools like Biomechanical Ankle Platforms (BAPs) and wobble boards. Your therapist will carefully walk you through each exercise and explain the science behind the movements. They will most likely instruct you to do these exercises regularly at home in between sessions, and commitment to this treatment plan is essential for a successful outcome.
What to Expect After PT for Mobility and Balance
Physical therapy for mobility typically involves balance and strengthening exercises. Depending on what condition you start in, you may feel a little tired or sore after performing these exercises the first few times. This should fade as you gain strength and your body adapts to the movements. Soon, you’ll feel stronger, steadier, and more flexible.
It takes time to strengthen your muscles, so mobility PT doesn’t have overnight results. You’ll likely need several sessions over at least one month to notice significant improvements. Additionally, once you do achieve greater mobility and balance from therapy, you’ll likely need to continue with regular exercise to maintain your body’s restored strength.
Is Mobility and Balance PT Right for Me?
At Megan Mullin Physical Therapy, we believe in personalized, one-on-one therapy tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient. Each of our doctors takes an individualized approach for every patient and every treatment. If you’re struggling with poor balance and mobility, you can likely benefit from physical therapy.
Whether you’re recovering from an accident, stroke, prolonged illness, or surgery, our physical therapy treatments can help you maintain or restore as much function as possible. Additionally, we can help you get back to specific activities such as jogging, gardening, or climbing stairs through practice and adaptation. Don’t settle for poor balance and limited mobility. Let us help you get back to the things you love and a pain-free life!
Is Mobility and Balance PT Right for Me?
At Megan Mullin Physical Therapy, we believe in personalized, one-on-one therapy tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient. Each of our doctors takes an individualized approach for every patient and every treatment. If you’re struggling with poor balance and mobility, you can likely benefit from physical therapy.
Whether you’re recovering from an accident, stroke, prolonged illness, or surgery, our physical therapy treatments can help you maintain or restore as much function as possible. Additionally, we can help you get back to specific activities such as jogging, gardening, or climbing stairs through practice and adaptation. Don’t settle for poor balance and limited mobility. Let us help you get back to the things you love and a pain-free life!
Take the Next Step
Interested in mobility and balance therapy? We work closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan that incorporates manual therapy techniques, as well as other forms of physical therapy and exercise. Our goal is to help our patients achieve optimal physical health and wellness, so they can live their best possible lives. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and experience the benefits for yourself.
