FyzicalPhoenix: Find Balance By Relieving Dizziness

FyzicalPhoenix: Find Balance By Relieving Dizziness

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FIND BALANCE ONCE AGAIN BY RELIEVING YOUR DIZZINESS & VERTIGO

Balance is a big deal in our everyday world, but we take it for granted. Just think how long it took you to master walking, running, and jumping as a child. Your balance system is incredibly complex, and allows you to walk around over steps, and obstacles without thinking. However, when balance is affected, it can be difficult to perform daily tasks and activities you enjoy.

You may even experience “tunnel vision,” where your peripheral vision goes dark for a few seconds.

Dizziness is commonandcanhavemanycauses. Vertigo, however, is a little different. While dizziness is typically synonymous with “lightheadedness,” which creates the illusion of being unsteady, vertigo is typically a response to a physiological factor that is

causing a quite literal imbalance in your body. Those experiencing vertigo have reported feeling as if they are “rocking” or “spinning,” even when they are sitting still.

“Thirty million older adults fall each year...”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Thirty million older adults fall each year— resulting in about 30,000 deaths. Each

year, 3 million older adults are treated for a fall injury. One out of every five falls causes a serious injury, such as broken bones or a head injury.” Dizziness and vertigo are common reasons why someone may experience issues with balance or sustain an unexpected fall. We’ve all had the sensation of being dizzy - as if you can’t focus, can’t see straight, can’t stand upright without swaying or falling.

Physical therapy for dizziness and vertigo is a common and effective course of treatment. For inquiries regarding vertigo testing, don’t hesitate tocontact FYZICAL. If you’vebeen feeling dizzy, or you think you may have some of the symptoms of vertigo, call our office today to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced physical therapists.

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www.fyzical.com/phoenix WHY IS MY BALANCE COMPROMISED BY DIZZINESS &/OR VERTIGO?

Just a few of the many factors that can lead to dizziness include lack of sleep, poor nutrition, overexertion, or a physical ailment, such as a head cold or the flu. Dizziness can also occur from something as simple as standing up too quickly after an extended period of rest. Some accompanying symptoms to dizziness may include: • Loss of balance • Lightheadedness or heavy-headedness • Momentarily impaired vision (i.e. tunnel vision) • Feeling woozy or faint Your vestibular system helps you maintain your balance and center of gravity by sending messages to your brain regarding your movement. When this is impaired, the necessary messages become blocked from your brain, and your movement becomes affected. Some common causes of vertigo include: • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). It occurs when the tiny calcium crystals located in your ears break apart and move around to different parts of the ear that they are not supposed to be in. This can cause sudden spinning sensations (vertigo) and inner-ear discomfort. • Meniere’s disease. This occurs when fluid builds up in your ear(s). This typically includes “ringing” sounds in the inner-ear and sudden waves of vertigo that may last for hours. You may also experience momentary hearing losses. • Vestibular neuritis. This is an inner-ear infection that can cause vertigo. • Migraines. Migraines can impact your vestibular system, thus causing episodes of vertigo which may be coupled with sensitivities to light or sound. • Stroke. A stroke affects movement in your whole body. If you recently suffered a stroke, you may experience waves of vertigo which may linger for extended periods of time.

Some accompanying symptoms to vertigo may also include:

• Inability to focus or remain alert. • Double vision. • Nausea or vomiting.

• Arm or leg weakness. • Difficulty seeing or speaking. • Sweating. • Abnormal eye movements.

How will physical therapy help? FYZICAL has some of the most advanced techniques for diagnosing and treating both dizziness and vertigo, including vestibular rehabilitation and videonystagmography. Physical therapy is very important to strengthening joints and learning the right exercises to relieve dizziness and vertigo, in order to improve balance. A professional can help you develop a program that plays into your strengths while increasing your ability to balance and reduce bouts of unsteadiness. Contact FYZICAL today to get started! Sources: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dizziness/ symptoms-causes/syc-20371787 https://www.moveforwardpt.com/SymptomsConditionsDetail. aspx?cid=8faba487-14c0-482e-9280-c655e1776ebe https://www.google.com/search?q=cdc+balance+statistics&oq=cdc+balanc e+statistics&aqs=chrome..69i57.3980j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

EXERCISE ESSENTIALS

ORZO WITH ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO

INGREDIENTS • 5 oz uncooked orzo pasta • 1/2 large zucchini, 1/4-inch diced • 1 small plum or Campari tomato, diced • 2 cloves garlic, smashed & finely chopped • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • salt & fresh pepper to taste

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SINGLE LEG STANCE - FORWARD Stand on one leg and maintain your balance. Next, hold your leg out in front of your body. Then return to original position. Maintain a slightly bent knee on the stance side. Repeat 5 times.

• 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan or Pecorino

DIRECTIONS Cook pasta in large pot of salted water as directed for al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup liquid before draining. Drain orzo in a colander and add the oil to the pot. Saute garlic 1 minute, until fragrant, add the zucchini and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and mix well. Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked orzo and stir to combine all. Add some of the reserved liquid as needed so pasta isn’t dry. Add freshly grated cheese and stir.

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MESSAGE FROM SANDI, PT/OWNER

Did you know dog owners walk on average 3000 extra steps a day? Here at Fyzical Phoenix we love our dogs, not just because they love us unconditionally, but they keep us physically active and Loving

To our va lued FYZICAL community. We are taking the following precautions to keep patients safe while visiting our clinic: • We are requiring staff and patients to wear a mask while in the clinic for the safety and comfort of all. • We are limiting how many patients are in the clinic at any given time.

our Life! I was reading an article recently that reminded me of how many health benefits there are to having a furry family member. The Article stated “The average 9-5 working population is around 1,000 steps a day on a recommended 10,000 steps, but the average dog owner adds

approximately 2,800 steps per 20 minute walk.” For many of us with furry friends those steps have probably doubled and tripled with staying home. What better way to spend some time away from your devices than taking your furry friend for a long walk and enjoy the beautiful Arizona spring. No furry friend? Here are some fun ideas if you’re looking for a way to increase your steps, get outside, help a good cause or just make some more money! • Volunteer! Many shelters are looking for help walking dogs. • Help out a neighbor or family member who may need some help with their dog (work, health, new baby). • Make it a part time job. Build up a client list and get paid to stay active.

• Following strict sanitary protocols by making sure every surface in our clinic is thoroughly cleaned and wiped down at all times. • We will be taking health protocols very seriously and will be doing our very best to ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and caution at all times. You do not have to live in pain. We are here to help. Call today to see how FYZICAL can help.

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She has become more confident! Deanna came to us wanting to work on her balance and improve her strength due to issues stemming fromMS. Since starting with us she has really enjoyed working on her balance in the Safety Overhead System (SOS) and on the balance shuttle. She has become more confident with various daily activities at home, walking, and feels stronger since she started PT. Deanna has been game to try anything while in the SOS, so we are able to come up with some fun exercises for her to do in order to challenge her balance, completing them by relying on her own strength!

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