How Physiotherapy Can Help You Find Better Balance and Stability
Kickstart Your Health in 2025 with Equilibrium Therapeutics!
We’re excited to announce a special New Year, New Commitment to Health and Well-Being giveaway!
Each of our clinics will be holding a draw for a Ninja Professional Blender — the perfect tool to help you on your health journey.
Here’s how it works:
• Earn one entry for every appointment you attend between January 1-30, 2025.
• The lucky winners will be drawn on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Start the year with a commitment to your health and a chance to win a blender to support your wellness goals. Winners must be comfortable having their photo featured on our social media.
Let’s make 2025 your healthiest year yet!
How Physiotherapy Can Help You Find Better Balance and Stability
Stand and Walk Again With Confidence And A Sure Step
Do you ever feel unsteady on your feet? Have you noticed it’s getting harder to navigate stairs or uneven surfaces? Maybe you’ve even had a close call or two, and now you’re worried about falling. These are common concerns as we age, but they don’t have to be an inevitable part of getting older.
Why Do We Need Balance And Stability?
Balance is your ability to maintain your center of gravity over your base of support – basically, staying upright! Stability, on the other hand, is your ability to resist forces that threaten to disrupt that balance, like a bump in the sidewalk or a playful nudge from a grandchild.
Many factors can contribute to balance and stability problems.
- Age-related decline in muscle strength, flexibility, and reaction time plays a significant role.
- Inner ear problems, neurological conditions like stroke or Parkinson’s disease, vision problems, and even certain medications can also affect our balance.
- A sedentary lifestyle, previous falls, and certain medical conditions can further increase your risk.
If you’re experiencing symptoms like feeling unsteady or dizzy, frequent falls or near falls, difficulty walking or turning, or needing to use furniture or walls for support, it’s time to take action.
Physiotherapy For Balance And Stability
Physiotherapy is a highly effective way to improve balance and stability. Our skilled physiotherapists will start with a thorough evaluation to identify the root cause of your balance problems. Then, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan that may include:
Targeted Exercises
To improve your strength, coordination, and reaction time, we might strengthen your leg and core muscles, practice balance exercises like single-leg stance or tandem stance, improve your range of motion, and refine your walking patterns with gait training.
Functional Activities
We’ll teach you how to execute functional activities, like walking, turning your head while walking or standing, reaching for something on a shelf while standing, and carrying objects.
Proprioceptive Training
This focuses on improving your “sixth sense” – your body’s awareness of its position in space. By challenging your balance with exercises on unstable surfaces or with your eyes closed, you can retrain your body to react more quickly and efficiently to changes in your environment.
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)
VRT involves specific exercises that retrain your brain to understand signals from your inner ear and improve balance. These exercises may include head movements, eye techniques, and balance tasks that challenge your body’s ability to maintain equilibrium.
Take the First Step Towards Better Balance With Equilibrium
Ready to take charge of your balance and regain your confidence? Your first appointment at our clinic is all about understanding your individual needs. Our physiotherapists will conduct a comprehensive assessment to evaluate your balance, strength, and movement patterns. This will involve some simple tests and exercises, and a discussion about your medical history and any concerns you may have.
From there, we’ll work together to create a personalized treatment plan designed to help you achieve your goals. Don’t hesitate! Contact us today to schedule your first appointment and take the first step towards a more stable and active future.
Our Patients Get Great Results
“I had my first acupuncture session with Lindsay, overall a great experience. The clinic has a nice relaxing atmosphere that puts you at ease instantly. I went in experiencing a lot of tightness and pain in my neck and shoulders, Lindsay found the problem area quickly. Through acupuncture, cupping, and massage I noticed significant improvement. I highly recommend her.“
– Marcus G.
Welcome Back!
Sonal and Taylor are both back from maternity leave this month and excited to work with you again!
Sonal Keshri, MPT, Physiotherapist
Sonal Keshri has been practicing physiotherapy since 2012. Sonal’s key skills include diagnosing and rehabilitating various spinal pathologies like back and neck pain in addition to other musculoskeletal injuries. She is passionate about her patient care and believes in finding the root cause of pain or discomfort. Curating an individualized and holistic treatment plan based on clinical diagnosis and evidence-based practice, increasing the quality of life of her patient, helping them achieve their goal and educating them about their injury are some of her prime focuses when treating a patient.
Sonal graduated from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India. She advanced her skills with a post-graduation degree in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy and a certification course in nerve treatment (NDS). She was awarded two gold medals for her academic excellence in post-graduation and is the best outgoing student of her University and College.
She possesses a demonstrated history of working with all kinds of patients including geriatric and elite athletes. She enjoys conducting ergonomic workshops and educating people on how to avoid workplace injuries.
During her free time, she loves to travel, spend time with her family, exercise, learn different art and cook different cuisines.
Book your appointment with Sonal now!
Taylor Docherty, Registered Massage Therapist
Taylor was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia before moving to Ontario to complete her University Degree. She graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Guelph where she played varsity field hockey before attending the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Toronto to earn her Massage Therapy diploma in 2017.
Since a young age Taylor has been actively involved in the sporting community playing a variety of sports. Her favourite sport is field hockey where she competed at Provincials and Nationals, and the University of Guelph Varsity team earning OUA and CIS medals. Through her own sports injuries and knee surgery Taylor became very interested in how to heal the body and decided to pursue a career in massage therapy.
In her spare time Taylor can be found hiking with her dog, exploring parks with her son and paddle boarding the beaches of Victoria.
Taylor believes that massage therapy is an important component to maintaining a healthy balanced lifestyle. Whether you are coming in for an acute injury, injury prevention or ongoing stress management there is a treatment plan for everyone.
Book your appointment with Taylor now!
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Request an appointment and let our registered massage therapists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, acupuncturists, and kinesiologists help you get on your road to recovery.
Feel Better by Eating Better!
Anti-Inflammatory Ginger & Turmeric Carrot Soup
This delicious ginger and turmeric carrot soup is as comforting as it is healing. Packed with strong flavors like garlic, fennel, and ginger, and full of anti-inflammatory ingredients, this is the perfect winter soup.
Directions:
Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven or saucepan. Add the fennel, leeks, carrots, and squash. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the veggies start to soften. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper, and sauté for a few more minutes. Add the broth and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Once the soup is cooked, add it to a blender and blend until creamy. You could also use an immersion blender. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your taste. Serve immediately with a dollop of coconut yogurt and enjoy!
https://www.simplyquinoa.com/anti-inflammatory-ginger-turmeric-carrot-soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 leek, cleaned and sliced
- 1 cup chopped fennel bulb (1 small head)
- 3 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped butternut squash (or more carrots)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger (about a 2-inch piece)
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can lite coconut milk (14.5 ounces)
Exercise of the Month
Knee Extension AROM
Start by sitting up straight on the edge of a table with your legs hanging off. Slowly extend one knee all the way until your leg is straight without letting your back round. Then, allow your knee to bend back down. Repeat with your other leg. Continue alternating as directed by your physiotherapist. Perform 3 sets of 10 reps.
Let’s Get You Better ASAP!
Don’t let pain dictate your life. Take the first step towards reclaiming your mobility and well-being with our expert support. Start your journey to a healthier you today.