Lancaster Balance Center

Lancaster Balance Center offers the Smart Balance Master with the Head-Shake Test.


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This unique system provides assessment results to establish a baseline of patient performance, identify problems, and guide treatment planning. Rapid documentation allows the therapist to monitor outcomes, communicate with physicians and payors, and conduct clinical research. This system has been used by the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory for the Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Programs.

Persons with a broad range of conditions are successfully treated with vestibular rehabilitation and balance retraining:

ORTHOPEDIC – lower limb injuries, amputees, joint replacements, back and neck injuries, arthritis, postural changes.

NEUROLOGIC – including neuropathy, stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury, vestibular dysfunction, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis and vertigo.

GERIATRIC – especially those patients at risk for falling.

Vestibular Rehabilitation is an exercise based treatment approach used to help the brain and spinal cord compensate for symptoms of dizziness and imbalance. The goal of Lancaster Balance Center is to improve interactions between the inner ear and the eyes, thereby enhancing “eye-head” coordination. Balance Retraining utilizes a variety of approaches to improve balance and stability and to decrease risk for falls.

OUR SIXTH SENSE: Balance and Equilibrium

Balance and equilibrium, necessary requirements in work, play and everyday life, result from complex interactions of visual, musculoskeletal and vestibular inputs. Disruption from disease or injury to any one of these systems can cause disequilibrium.

The vestibular system provides the brain and eyes with information regarding the position of the head and its movements in space with respect to gravity. When the vestibular system is not working, symptoms of dizziness and imbalance may occur.

Symptoms associated with vestibular disorders are: dizziness, vertigo, nausea and imbalance. Other related symptoms may occur because the vestibular system interacts with other areas of the brain. Problems may include visual difficulty, loss of memory or concentration, difficulty reading, motions sickness and fatigue.

Balance Center Class

 Exercise classes taught to the public: Better Bones Better Balance

 Fear of falling leads to decreased activities, decline in mobility and unsteadiness, which can lead to decreased independence. Improving balance and mobility can effectively lower risk for falls, injury and loss of independence. This is especially important for persons with ostiopenia and osteoporosis.

The Balance Groups at Kauffman Physical Therapy offer exercises and education focusing on improving bone health, balance and mobility, increasing confidence, and inspiring continued activity and growth beyond each session.

This comprehensive program includes education regarding risk factors and prevention of falls, as well as a diverse exercise approach. Exercises are geared towards achieving:

  • Improved balance reactions
  • Better walking abilities
  • Increased muscle strength

Exercises are all modified to accommodate a variety of ability levels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These group-based classes are conducted by KPT’s Balance Specialist: Tim Kauffman, PhD, PT

Programs:
$50 for a 5-Week Session-Please call for dates and times: 717-396-7766

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individuals who may benefit:

  • Walk slower than usual
  • Shuffle as they walk
  • Walk with feet wide apart in an effort to maintain balance
  • Reach for walls and furniture for balance
  • Unsteady with turning
  • Have recently experienced a fall
  • Have difficulty sitting and rising from a chair

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