Special Methods to Help Balance & Mobility

Improve mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall function

Physical therapy programs frequently include specialized techniques and methods to assist patients in improving mobility, reducing pain and stiffness, and improving overall function. A technique that focuses on enhancing the role of the brain-body connection can be used in physical therapy to help improve balance and mobility in patients with conditions such as arthritis. This technique employs specific exercises and techniques to improve movement coordination and control, increase stability and balance, and alleviate pain and stiffness. Balance and proprioceptive exercises, movement pattern training, and core stability exercises are some exercises and techniques that may be used in physical therapy as part of this method. This method can be integrated into a broader physical therapy program that includes other interventions such as exercise programs, assistive devices and technology, and self-management education.

These techniques may be especially beneficial for people who have musculoskeletal conditions that affect their balance and mobility, such as:

• Arthritis

• Osteoarthritis

• Arthritis rheumatoid

• Osteoporosis

• Disturbances in balance

• Injuries to the joints

• Chronic pain syndromes

If you or a loved one has difficulty with balance and mobility due to a musculoskeletal condition such as arthritis, speaking with a physical therapist at Elevate PT may be beneficial. Elevate Physical Therapy can evaluate your situation and functional limitations and create a treatment plan that best suits your condition. Don't let joint pain and stiffness keep you from doing what you love. Make an appointment with a physical therapist today to take the first step toward improved quality of life.