Balance Problems Do you have trouble standing upright? Do you sometimes catch yourself from falling? Balance problems cause dizziness and can make you feel like you or the world around you is moving although you are standing upright. These balance problems can lead to falls and even broken bones. Our physical therapy in Ronkonkoma can help restore your balance. Factors That May Cause Balance Problems: Joint stiffness Inner ear problems Depression/high blood pressure medications Sedentary lifestyle Aging Medical Conditions That May Cause Balance Problems: Arthritis Diabetes Spinal cord injury Brain injury Parkinson’s disease Multiple sclerosis How is it diagnosed? Our physical therapist in Ro
The holiday season is a weakness for just about everyone. It is common for people to gain 5+ pounds during the season. Nutrition and staying active are key to staying healthy and keeping the weight off. Do you want to keep the weight off this season? Below are a few tips nutritionally and physically that can help you do that. Nutrition Keep tempting foods out of sight. High caloric foods such as holiday sweets and desserts are okay in moderation but don’t eat too much of it. Keeping them out of sight or out of arm’s reach can make it easier for you to not keep grabbing them. Eat slowly. When you eat slowly, you tend to realize how much you are eating. When you eat quickly, you don’t realize
Ever notice that when you’re exercising or working, all of a sudden your leg starts getting tight or you start having a spasm in your hand, foot, or back? These minor annoyances might just be a random occurrence, possibly because you’re dehydrated or that muscle is being overused and generally stop on their own. However, if they start occurring more frequently they might be a sign of a potential problem. Here at United Rehab Physical Therapy in Shirley, our physical therapists will work with you to determine what is causing these issues and will come up with an effective treatment plan that will correct the problem. Our therapists at United Rehab Physical Therapy in Shirley, will evaluate th
