What can I expect from a fall prevention program in Somerset, NJ?

Your initial physical exam at Comprehensive Orthopedic Physical Therapy may include vision tests, resting, and active heart rate checks, gait, balance, range of motion, and strength tests. Based on the results of these exams, our physical therapist will create a personalized treatment plan for you.

The following are some examples of common therapeutic methods that you may come across in your treatment plans:

Strengthening exercises:

• Our physical therapist will design a strength training program just for you. This plan will focus on specific muscle groups that need to be strengthened. This will improve your standing and walking balance, as well as your ability to recover from a fall.

Balance exercises:

• As part of your treatment plan, you may be required to perform specific balance-based exercises. Standing on one leg or maintaining your balance while performing an intellectually demanding task (such as reciting the alphabet or reading a page from a book) are examples of this.

Pain management:

• Your treatment plan will address any pain you are experiencing as soon as possible.

Endurance training:

• Our physical therapist will create an aerobic training program for you that will gradually increase in difficulty as your stamina improves.

Programs for walking:

• This section of your treatment plan is dedicated to restoring your normal physical function while walking and/or moving. Your physical therapist may instruct you to walk in a circle or complete an obstacle course to improve your balance.

Improve your balance with a Comprehensive Orthopedic Physical Therapy fall prevention program!

At Comprehensive Orthopedic Physical Therapy, our primary goal is to help you avoid falls and regain confidence in your balance. If you’re ready to improve your balance and reduce your chances of sustaining a fall-related injury, make an appointment with our Somerset, NJ physical therapy clinic and get started right away!