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Effect of Lower Limb Strength on Falls and Balance of the Elderly
Looking for a study that supports the correlation between balance testing and falls? This study demonstrates that poor leg strength and poor balance correlate to falls in persons age 65 and above. Balance was measured using the stability index of the Biodex Balance System SD following the Fall Risk Test protocol. The differences between “Fallers” and “Non Fallers” were compared and the correlation between lower limb strength and balance were analyzed. The answer is in the test results
The Effect on Human Balance of Standing with Toe-Extension
Background Postural balance is vital for safely carrying out many daily activities, such as locomotion. The purpose of this study was to determine how changes in normal standing (NS) and standing with toe-extension (SWT) impact postural control during quiet standing. Furthermore, the research aimed
…band at the region of the plantar aponeurosis. In recent studies, the Biodex Balance System SD(BBS; Biodex Medical Systems Inc., Shirley , NY…
Balance Exercise Helps Those with Impaired Vision
Balance exercises are critical for individuals who have diabetes. Balance exercises can assist in improving balance and preventing falls. We are all witnesses to the exploding numbers of those with Diabetes. Diabetes directly influences our balance and ability to keep from falling. One of the complicatios of diabetes is that it diminishes a person’s vision. For balance, our vision is the primary sense our brain relies upon for good balance abilities. In this research article, we see that doing balance exercises helps to improve balance, improve muscle strength, improve walking (gait) and decrease falls.
New Role for Biodex Balance System SD in Concussion Management
Aurora Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), headquartered in Sheboygan, Wis, reports that it has begun to use the Biodex Balance System SD as an integrated approach to the management of concussion. The device’s treatment implications in concussion came as a new avenue for addressing the condition, according to Adam Brill (pictured right), TAC, LAT, ASMI athletic trainer. The decision to repurpose the device stemmed from the facility’s review of the Zurich Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport, which emphasizes that concussion management should be approached as a system rather than individual parts.
Physical Therapy
Sierra Pacific Orthopedic & Spine Center houses two specialized outpatient physical therapy facilities.
Physical Therapy
Sierra Pacific Orthopedic & Spine Center houses two specialized outpatient physical therapy facilities.
The 8,000 square foot first floor unit is dedicated to the treatment of extremity injuries and disorders. The heart of the unit is a spacious gym area with five adjoining private treatment rooms. This therapy unit contains state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment including a Biodex System 3 testing and rehabilitation device. We have an indoor pool for hydrotherapy exercises, gait training, and deep-water running for patients with restricted weight bearing abilities.
New Baseline Testing Program Aims to Help Diagnosis, Treatment of Youth Athlete Concussions
HealthReach Rehabilitation Services in Brookfield is now offering comprehensive baseline testing that could help physicians properly treat young athletes after a concussion.
New Baseline Testing Program Aims to Help Diagnosis, Treatment of Youth Athlete Concussions
HealthReach Rehabilitation Services in Brookfield is now offering comprehensive baseline testing that could help physicians properly treat young athletes after a concussion.
College Uses Equipment to Detect Concussions