Balance Program

Where the Capital District comes to get "Back in Balance"

Fall Prevention and Balance Program

Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and health problems for older adults. Our fall prevention and balance program is specifically designed to help you reduce the risk of falls.

The Guldmann safety harness is a high-tech system of overhead support that allows patients to gain confidence while safely performing weight bearing exercises. Patients cannot fall while wearing the harness. Now patients who are at risk can receive treatment that can prevent falls, as well as safely regain their ability to walk after a fall.

Step One

Ask your physician for a referral to participate in our fall prevention and balance program based on your increased risk of falling, which could be due to age, history, medication changes, degenerative joint diseases, post arthroplasty, or osteoporosis. Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover our screening and treatment for fall prevention.

Step Two

Come to our office for screening to determine if you are at risk of falling. A series of tests, including the Biodex Computerized Balance Assessment, will identify the factors causing you to be at risk. These factors may be physical — including lack of balance, strength, and flexibility — or they may relate to cardio respiratory disease. The factors could also be environmental, involving hazards around the home or work place.

Step Three

Return to our office to learn individualized fall prevention exercises and techniques to regain your strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and confidence. Environmental factors can also be modified once you learn to identify and eliminate hazards.

Step Four

Enjoy the benefits of our Fall Prevention and Balance Program by experiencing increased mobility and confidence, both of which are essential to maintaining an independent lifestyle.