Balance and Gait Training
Balance and walking difficulties can affect your confidence, safety and independence. You may feel unsteady, have trouble using stairs or begin avoiding certain activities because you are afraid of falling.
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Your physical therapist may evaluate your strength, coordination, joint movement, posture and walking pattern to identify factors that may be affecting your stability.

Treatment may include:​
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Balance and coordination exercises
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Leg and core strengthening
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Walking and gait training
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Flexibility and mobility exercises
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Fall-prevention strategies
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​Practice walking on different surfaces
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Stair training
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Training with a cane, walker or other assistive device
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Vestibular exercises, when appropriate
The goal is to help you move through your home and community with greater stability and confidence.