Hip pain is rarely just the hip, as the low back is often the culprit of developing pathology. The hip has a ball-and-socket joint in which the top of the thigh bone fits into the hollow socket into your pelvis. The ball-and-socket joint allows maximum movement of the bones involved. There are muscles and tendons which form a capsule around the joint and support it. Whenever you move or run, a pillow of cartilage prevents friction between the bones and the socket.
We will help you heal, regain strength, mobility and reduce pain by providing an individualized treatment plan using the following modalities:
We will help you heal, regain strength, mobility and reduce pain by providing an individualized treatment plan using the following modalities:
Balance problems make it hard for people to maintain stable posture and stay upright when standing, walking and even sitting. Balance problems are more common in older adults and are the most common reason they seek help from a doctor. A custom program is designed for each patient to reduce dizziness, improve balance, and improve the general quality of life with vestibular dysfunction. If balance problems go untreated, they can lead to falls.
Balance problems can also occur when one or more of these five systems in the body do not function properly:
Vision: Poor vision can result from age, eye tracking problems, or eye diseases.
Inner ear: The part of the inner ear responsible for balance is the vestibular system. Hence, inner ear problems that affect a person’s balance are also called vestibular problems. Inner ear problems can develop from trauma, aging, poor nutrition, or disease.
Muscular system: Muscle strength and flexibility can decline due to lack of exercise, too much sitting, or disease.
Proprioception: (the awareness of one’s own body position) Body-position sense can become abnormal due to trauma or a disease, such as diabetes.
Circulation: A sudden drop in blood pressure when a person sits or stands up, called orthostatic hypotension, can make a person feel dizzy or lightheaded. This may cause a person to faint and fall. Circulation problems can be caused by heart problems, dehydration, and some diseases.
The brain receives and combines information from the eye, inner ear, and body-position senses for balance control. It then sends signals to muscles to move or adjust to stay balanced. A person may not be able to maintain or correct their balance if:
Passive Physical Therapy for Balance
Active Physical Therapy for Balance