Know Your Risks Beforehand and Be Proactive with Your Health to Effectively Manage Your Health Care Needs. Losing balance as we age is something that most of us accept as inevitable. Dizzy spells, reaching out to steady your balance on a countertop or second thoughts about going for a walk with the grandchildren all are […]
Fall Prevention Awareness with CORA Physical Therapy
CORA Physical Therapy’s Dr. Marlo Rivers and Brittany Snyder join River City Live in Jacksonville, FL to discuss Falls Prevention and Awareness, including preventative measures that everyone at home can take to make sure they and their loved ones remain healthy and active. Watch to learn about a few staggering statistics that will blow your […]
Can Physical Therapy Treat Vertigo?
Resolving Dizziness and Other Inner-Ear Problems With the Help of Your Physical Therapist Dizziness and vertigo are common issues that lead patients to seek medical care. The cause of dizziness can be something small like a change in medication or improper glasses prescription to something more complex like a neurological condition. Vertigo is a sense […]
How to Improve Balance as We Age
Advice for anyone experiencing balance issues In the human body, balance is the ability to distribute weight in a way that will let us hold a steady position or move independently without falling. But as we age, the muscles that help us to stand tall begin to weaken, our stride shortens, our steps begin to […]
