Click on Image to View Newsletter Vertigo & Balance Newsletter February, 2020 Check out our newsletter that includes articles on: What is Vertigo and How do We Treat it Patient Story: How Atlantis Physical Therapy Helped Niva Staff Spotlight: Kathy Kramer
“I woke up one morning, turned to get out of bed, and the room spun out of the blue. Nothing like that had happened before. When it spins like that, you can’t move. It happened again the next day and it took me several tries to maneuver around. And of course, when you get up […]
At Atlantis PT, several factors are considered when working with a patient who comes to us as a fall risk. We test the status of the individual for four important areas: STRENGTH: stomach, back, and legs BALANCE: standing still and moving COORDINATION: quickness and accuracy COGNITION: brain performance for memory and processing speed Other factors such […]
Senior Fitness & Balance Newsletter Click on Image to View Newsletter October, 2019 Check out our newsletter that includes articles on: Fall Prevention: Know the Risks How Physical Therapy Can Help with Fall Prevention & Balance Patient Spotlight: Meet Dorothy: Nearing 100 and Back on her Feet after a Fall
Dorothy came to Atlantis Physical Therapy a couple of months ago after a fall. She celebrated her 100th birthday in early November. She credits her longevity to staying active over the years and regularly exercising. She also sites chocolate, wine, and blueberries, along with good genes, as factors contributing to her overall health. She says […]
At Atlantis PT, several factors are considered when working with a patient who comes to us as a fall risk. We test the status of the individual for three important areas: STRENGTH: stomach, back, and legs BALANCE: standing still and moving COORDINATION: quickness, accuracy, and cognition Other factors such as posture and joint flexibility are […]
