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Balance & Walking
Balance and walking problems make it difficult for people to maintain stable and upright positions when standing, walking, and even sitting. A balance problem exists when an individual has difficulty maintaining a stable and upright position. There are a range of factors that can cause balance problems:
- A Traumatic Brain Injury
- Muscle weakness
- Joint stiffness
- Inner ear problems
- Certain medications (such as those prescribed for depression and high blood pressure)
- Lack of activity or a sedentary lifestyle
- Simple aging
Our doctors develop individualized balance and walking physical activity plans to help improve the strength, stability, and mobility of people with balance problems, based on each person’s needs. Your provider and your therapy assistant will work together to makes sure we are prescribing active movement techniques and physical exercise to improve these systems, including strengthening, stretching, propulsion exercises, visual tracking, and inner ear retraining.
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Your physical therapist will help you in many ways:
Reducing Fall Risk: Your physical therapist will assess problem footwear and hazards in your home that increase your risk of balance problems or falling. Household hazards include loose rugs, poor lighting, unrestrained pets, or other possible obstacles. By addressing specific problems that are found during the examination, your physical therapist will help you regain confidence in your balance and your ability to move freely, and perform daily activities. As you build confidence in your balance and physical ability, you will be better able to enjoy your normal daily activities.
Improve Mobility: Most importantly, your physical therapist will help you regain the ability to move around with more ease, coordination, and confidence. They will develop an individualized treatment and exercise program to gradually build your strength and movement skills.
Improve Balance: Your physical therapist will teach you exercises for both static balance (sitting or standing still) and dynamic balance (keeping your balance while moving). They will keep an eye on your progress, and increase these exercises as your skills improve.
Improve Strength: Your physical therapist will teach you exercises to address muscle weakness, or to improve your overall muscle strength. Strengthening muscles in the trunk, hip, and stomach (i.e., “core”) can be especially helpful in improving balance. Various forms of weight training can be performed with exercise bands, which help avoid joint stress.
Improve Flexibility and Posture: Your physical therapist will determine if any of your major muscles are tight, and teach you how to gently stretch them. The physical therapist will also assess your posture, and teach you exercises to improve your ability to maintain proper posture. Good posture can improve your balance.
Increase Activity Levels: Your physical therapist will discuss activity goals with you, and design an exercise program to address your individual needs and goals. Your physical therapist will help you reach those goals in the safest, fastest, and most effective way possible.
Once your treatment course is completed, your physical therapist may recommend that you transition to a community group to continue your balance exercises, and maintain a fall-proof home environment.
It’s always important to consult your doctor before starting any exercise program if you have any health issues. Call The Brooks Clinic at (405) 943-0303 to request an appointment with one of our providers.
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Balance & Walking Therapy After a Car Accident – The Brooks Clinic, Oklahoma City
Regain Your Confidence. Move Safely. Prevent Falls.
Struggling with dizziness, unsteadiness, or fear of falling after an auto accident? The Brooks Clinic specializes in helping patients like you restore their balance, improve mobility, and walk with confidence through individualized therapy programs—so you can return to the activities and independence you love.
What Are Balance & Walking Problems?
Balance and walking problems make it difficult to maintain a stable, upright posture when standing, walking, or even sitting. After a traumatic event like a car accident, these challenges may result from:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Muscle weakness or joint stiffness
- Inner ear (vestibular) issues
- Lack of physical activity or sedentary habits
- Effects of aging
Even simple daily tasks can become difficult—or dangerous—without your usual stability.
How Does The Brooks Clinic Help?
Our expert providers develop personalized balance and walking treatment plans tailored to your unique needs. We combine medical care with specialized physical therapy and active movement exercises, including:
- Strengthening and stretching key muscle groups
- Propulsion and gait training
- Visual tracking and vestibular (inner ear) retraining
- Core and posture-enhancing routines
Your progress is closely monitored and your program is continuously updated to maximize improvement. Providers and therapy assistants work as a team to restore your confidence, strength, and mobility after an accident.
Benefits of Balance & Walking Therapy
Your physical therapist will help you:
- Reduce fall risk: We’ll evaluate footwear and home safety risks (like poor lighting or loose rugs) and give you tools and advice to make your environment safer.
- Improve mobility and confidence: Regain the ability to move freely and perform daily activities with ease and assurance.
- Enhance strength and flexibility: Custom exercises focus on hip, core, and trunk stability for better balance and injury prevention.
- Correct posture: Targeted guidance so you can maintain proper alignment—key for stability.
- Increase activity: Gentle, goal-driven plans get you moving safely, for a healthier, more active life.
Once your main goals are reached, we’ll help you plan for long-term activity, including recommendations for community programs and a “fall-proof” home environment.
No out-of-pocket expense for most auto accident injuries. Same-day appointments available at 6 convenient OKC metro locations. Se habla español!
Request a Same-Day Appointment or call (405) 943-0303 to start your personalized balance and walking recovery plan today!
FAQ: Balance & Walking Care at The Brooks Clinic
What causes balance and walking problems after a car accident?
Many factors—including head injuries, weakened muscles, joint stiffness, medications, and inner ear disturbances—can disrupt your ability to stay balanced and walk steadily. We’ll help identify your unique causes.
How does therapy help prevent falls?
We assess household hazards and show you strategies (like improving lighting or removing loose rugs) that reduce your fall risk, while customized exercises improve stability and safe movement.
What types of exercises will I do?
Depending on your needs, therapy may include core strengthening, balance challenges (like standing or sitting), stretching, walking drills, inner ear retraining, and more. Many of these exercises can be done at home.
How soon should I start therapy for balance issues?
Early intervention helps prevent falls, reduce anxiety, and promotes faster recovery. Call us as soon as you notice changes in your stability or confidence.
How long will my balance therapy last?
Treatment is always customized. Some recover in just a few sessions, while others benefit from a longer plan—your recovery pace and goals set the timeline.
Take your first step towards safer, more confident movement after a car accident—trust The Brooks Clinic’s proven balance and walking therapy team.. Request your appointment today!