BALANCE
Restore Stability, Control, and Confidence
At Therapy Nexus, we provide specialized balance physical therapy designed to help you move with confidence. Balance is more than just standing still—it’s a dynamic system involving the eyes, feet, core, and nervous system working together in harmony. Whether you’re recovering from injury or surgery, improving athletic performance, or preventing falls, our evidence-based approach strengthens your body’s ability to stay steady and responsive in any situation.
What Sets Our Balance Therapy Apart
- Vision and Proprioception Training: Your eyes and sensory feedback systems constantly communicate with your brain to maintain equilibrium. We incorporate visual and proprioceptive exercises to sharpen this coordination.
- Foot Positioning and Stability: Proper foot alignment and footwear are essential for stability. We analyze and correct these foundations to optimize your balance and movement control.
- Core and Upper Body Integration: A strong core and stable upper body help control your center of gravity. Our training enhances coordination and control during dynamic activities.
- Progressive Balance Challenges: From simple static exercises to advanced unstable surface training, each session is carefully progressed to safely challenge your balance capabilities.
- Personalized Training: Every program is tailored to your needs—whether for age-related balance issues, post-surgical recovery, or athletic performance.
- Evidence-Based Care: Our methods are grounded in the latest research to ensure measurable, lasting improvement.
Common Conditions We Help With
- Balance deficits related to aging
- Post-injury or post-surgical impairments
- Vestibular and neurological disorders
- Sports performance enhancement
- Fall prevention
What to Expect
- Comprehensive Evaluation: We assess visual tracking, foot and core stability, proprioceptive control, and how your body responds to changing conditions.
- Customized Training Plan: Exercises progress from simple, controlled positions to dynamic, real-world challenges.
- Dynamic Balance Training: Techniques may include foam pad work, perturbation exercises, and visual-cue challenges to refine control and coordination.
- Education and Prevention: Learn daily movement strategies and strength techniques to maintain long-term balance and prevent falls or re-injury.
Research Supporting Our Approach
- The Effects of Ten Weeks of Lower-Body Unstable Surface Training on Balance and Athletic Performance in Elite Athletes
Summary: A 10-week unstable surface program significantly improved balance and athletic performance. - Effect of Neuromuscular Training on Proprioception, Balance, Muscle Strength, and Lower-Limb Function in Adolescent Female Athletes
Summary: Neuromuscular training enhanced proprioception, strength, and balance in young athletes. - The Star Excursion Balance Test: An Update Review and Practical Guidelines for Clinicians
Summary: Reviews a validated assessment tool for dynamic postural control in athletes.
Improve Your Balance with These Exercises
Dr. Hilary and Dr. Wayne have created a YouTube playlist featuring their go-to exercises for improving balance, proprioception, and coordination. Each movement helps strengthen your connection between the feet, core, and visual system to enhance stability and confidence.
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Why Patients Choose Therapy Nexus
At Therapy Nexus, we believe balance isn’t just a skill—it’s a foundation for lifelong movement. Whether you’re rebuilding stability after injury or refining your athletic performance, we’re here to help you move with confidence and control.