Balance & Fall Prevention Center

Providing You the Way to Balance, Independence and Life!

As people grow older, they become more prone to slips and falls. This, while having dangerous consequences, can also strike a major blow to their self-confidence and cause them to lose their independence.

Talk to your doctor about your primary concerns such as a recent fall, fear of falling, or unsteady gait and ask for a referral to the Empower Balance Physical Therapy Program at Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hospital.

Who we serve

We help patients at risk of falling for a variety of reasons, including:

Deconditioned state
Orthopedic trauma or surgery (hip fracture, knee replacement)
Osteoporosis
Parkinson’s disease
Visual impairment (such as macular degeneration, glaucoma and other conditions).

We also can help if you’ve experienced falls with no known cause, are afraid of falling, if you have a history of a disability (such as a brain injury, stroke or spinal cord injury), or if you recently suffered a fall.

Treatment

Our goal is to ensure your safety so you can maintain an independent lifestyle.

Your treatment begins with a thorough evaluation of your medical and social history and an examination of your risk factors. This may include assessment of:

Balance
Vision
Musculoskeletal functional mobility
Coordination
Other circumstances that impact your safety.

You’ll work with our team of therapists to develop an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals and reduce your fall risk. Depending on your needs, treatment may include:

Balance training
Range-of-motion exercises
Strength exercises
Activities of daily living.

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