Types of Treatment
Balance, Dizziness and Fall Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year, resulting in over 2.8 million emergency room visits and 800,000 hospitalizations annually. SporTherapy has skilled clinicians who have been trained to treat balance and vestibular disorders as well as provide comprehensive education and training regarding fall prevention.
Increased fall risk is associated with:
- Age over 65
- A history of falls
- Arthritis
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Chronic disease
- Taking more than four medications
An acute illness
Other significant risk factors are:
- Lower body weakness
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Walking or balance issues
- Use of some medicines (such as sedatives or antidepressants)
- Vision problems
- Foot pain or poor footwear
- Home hazards such an uneven steps or rugs and clutter
Our Fall Prevention Program is covered by most insurances – if you would like more information about the program, please call us!
During the Fall Prevention Program, you will learn:
- Why you fall
- How to make your home safe from falls
- What to do if you fall and how to get up
- An individualized home exercise plan for balance improvement
Get back to the life you love today.
Hear what other SporTherapy patients have to say.
My experience has been astounding. The entire staff is made up of professional individuals who want to make a positive impact on their patients, and every single team member is amiable. In the beginning, I had pain walking but with my physical therapist team’s expertise I got to a point where I could run pain…
Dmitriy
Monday I finished my physical therapy at your facility in Weatherford, and I want to commend to you your facility and the people who work there. I started on August 24 of last year, and in all that time, I never heard a cross word from anyone, neither employee, staff, or client. Everyone always practiced…
Nancy C.
I HIGHLY recommend SporTherapy…they are a very friendly and helpful group.
Kathy F.
SporTherapy Patient
I really love this place. Everyone is super laid back, which is what you want when you’re recovering from an injury. Super professional and knowledgeable team. A+ all around.
Catherine B.
SporTherapy Patient
Awesome, knowledgeable staff! It can be beyond frustrating to rehabilitate an injury, but this is definitely the place to do it! All in all, a great place and assuredly where I’ll be doing my rehab next time! If I could, I’d rate this place 10 or 11 stars, but I can only put 5.
Craig W.
SporTherapy Patient
I love this place! The staff is great and have guided me through two knee replacements. I am very pleased and highly recommend!
Mary D.
SporTherapy Patient
My doctor said I could try physical therapy if I wanted for my broken ankle, but I would probably still need surgery. I am happy to say that the SporTherapy team did a wonderful job. I am at 100% and I DON’T need surgery. You guys ROCK!
Valerie N.
SporTherapy Patient
I just want to offer my thanks and appreciation to the staff of your Granbury location for the outstanding treatments and outcomes from my therapy. I have used them twice now for several months at a time for a knee and hip replacement. I found them to be far more effective than a clinic I…
Michael D
You people are the BEST! “Thank You,” isn’t enough to convey my gratefulness to each of you. Since I have been a client here for the past ten months, I consider myself a bit of an expert on this place. I have observed and experienced your staff’s dedication to your clients’ well-being at every level…
Anita B