What Does Physical Therapy Do to Treat Balance and proprioception Disorders?
Balance and proprioception are controlled by our central nervous system.
Types of Exercises to Enhance Proprioception
There are a number of exercises that can be performed to help enhance your proprioception. They are:
Exercises While Closing Your Eyes:
As you grow more confident, you will be able to perform your activities with your eyes closed. It will help in enhancing the communication and coordination between your brain and muscles which will further make you capable of knowing where your body part is without watching it.
Strengthening Exercises:
Strengthening exercises like leg press, squats, etc help in making your muscles stronger. As the muscles get stronger, the brain starts recognizing their strength. This strength helps in the improvement of proprioception awareness of the mind and the body.
Plyometric Movements and Drills:
Exercises that incorporate coordination and movement help in enhancing kinaesthetic awareness. As the body moves, the brain eventually gets trained to respond to these movements. Hence over a period of time, we are able to perform activities with more confidence and less fear.
Help for Balance and Gait Issues
Your hard work with a physical therapist could yield significant benefits for you over the long-term. For instance, sometimes physical therapy can eliminate the need for assistive devices. Call our team today at Monroe, NJ center, to discuss your physical therapy options and to learn how we can help with your balance and Proprioception disorders. We look forward to speaking with you!