Balance therapy and fall prevention
Balance disorders are life-altering and sometimes life-threatening, as they can lead to serious falls. Falls account for up to 80% of all hospital admissions in older adults. Falls are a significant cause of fractures, loss of independence and loss of life. Because of this, all balance disorders should be accurately diagnosed and promptly treated by qualified physical therapists.
Kelly, King, DPT, is specially trained to detect and treat balance problems caused by neurologic and orthopedic problems as well as inner ear or vestibular disorders. Balance problems can be caused by lower extremity (legs, feet and ankles) deconditioning, weakness and peripheral neuropathies, including diabetic neuropathy. People suffering balance disorders may experience symptoms such as:
- Sensations of dizziness or vertigo
- Falling or the sensation of falling
- Lightheadedness or faintness
- Difficulty with reading or vision
- Disorientation, unsteadiness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Changes in heart rate and blood pressure
- Fear, anxiety and panic
King hands-on therapy gets results
We have had great success with our King hands-on treatments and compassionate patient care. We have vertigo patients of all ages. And we have given many people back their ability to function each day, along with renewed quality of life. Our mission is to help patients return to full function quickly and safely. We educate them about their condition, treatment options and ways to avoid falls. We help them improve their strength and conditioning through therapeutic exercise.
Our fall risk prevention program helps people who are at greater risk for life-threatening falls due to osteoporosis, lower extremity weakness and vestibular problems.
Relieve your pain. Regain your life. Come to King Physical Therapy and experience personalized hands-on physical therapy treatment with exceptional results. Call us at 731.584.1722 or fill out our online Request an Appointment form. Our service area includes King Physical Therapy serves the communities of Huntingdon and Bruceton in Carroll County, TN; Waverly in Humphreys County, TN; and Big Sandy and Camden in Benton County, TN.
