Improve your balance, move with greater confidence, and reduce your risk of a fall.
Comprehensive Physical Therapy provides personalized fall prevention programs for patients in Metairie and Mandeville, LA.
Have you ever felt unsteady while walking, as if you might trip? Have you had to grab a railing or nearby furniture to catch yourself? If you are concerned about getting hurt in a fall, you may benefit from a fall prevention program at Comprehensive Physical Therapy.
Many people do not think about their balance until after they have already fallen. The good news is that most falls can be avoided by exercising your balance system regularly. Our physical therapists help patients identify their risk factors, improve movement, and regain confidence with an individualized plan.
We offer one-on-one guidance designed around your needs, goals, health history, and current abilities.
Some people are more prone to falling than others. During your evaluation, our physical therapist will review your medical history, identify relevant risks, explain how they affect your treatment, and discuss ways to lower your risk of falling.
Your initial physical therapy examination may include vision tests; resting and active heart rate checks; gait, balance, range-of-motion, and strength testing. Based on these results, your physical therapist will create a personalized treatment plan focused on safer, more confident movement.
We design a strength-training program for the muscle groups that need it most. Improving strength supports standing and walking balance and can improve your ability to recover from a loss of balance.
Your plan may include specific balance-based exercises, such as standing on one leg or maintaining balance while performing an intellectually demanding task like reciting the alphabet.
Pain can make it harder to move normally and confidently. Your treatment plan will address pain you are experiencing as soon as possible.
We can create an aerobic training program that gradually becomes more challenging as your stamina improves.
Gait-focused treatment is dedicated to restoring normal function while walking and moving. You may practice activities such as walking in a circle or completing an obstacle course to improve balance.
Your program is based on your examination findings, medical history, health constraints, and personal goals—so you can progress at the right pace.
Our primary goal is to help you avoid falls and regain confidence in your balance. If you are ready to reduce your chance of a fall-related injury, get started with a personalized evaluation in Metairie or Mandeville.