Each year, about 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for falls, so it’s no wonder long walks and hikes can sound challenging sometimes. But you can take on difficult terrain ...

Walking in a straight line, standing without swaying, or even doing a quick spin in front of the mirror shouldn’t feel like an Olympic sport. Yet for some people, balance just isn’t balancing. If ...

Last week we discussed the causes of balance loss. Today, we’ll talk about treatments for this problem – primarily medication and vestibular rehabilitation. Medication for dizziness and loss of ...

An uneven stride might be more than just a quirk – it could be an early indicator of something requiring medical attention. The way you walk tells a story about your neurological well-being long ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — At Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center in Mentor, people with balance problems set aside their walkers, and practice standing on one foot. Strapped into a special therapeutic harness ...

Maintaining balance while walking may seem automatic—until suddenly it isn't. Gait impairment, or difficulty with walking, is a major liability for stroke and Parkinson's patients. Not only do gait ...

You probably think balance comes from your legs, core, or inner ear, but your eyes might be the most important factor in staying upright and stable. Vision provides up to 80% of the sensory ...