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Keeping Steady and Preventing Falls

Posted 3:55 pm by Summit Strength & filed under Balance and Safety, Exercise and Health.

Are you feeling uneasy about being unsteady? You are not alone. In America, the cost of falling down is estimated at 80 BILLION dollars a year. From bumps and bruises to fractures and unwanted surgeries, all can be the result of fighting with gravity and losing. Your body has three main ways it keeps itself… Read more »

Can Physical Therapy Minimize Sports Injury?

Posted 6:28 pm by Summit Strength & filed under Exercise and Health, Uncategorized.

Author: Ben Moser, PT, DPT Sports are an excellent way for kids and adults alike to get meaningful physical activity and socialize in a group setting. They can also scratch that competitive itch. Even in our later years, sports like golf and pickleball are an excellent way to keep moving and get the heart rate… Read more »

What is Vestibular Therapy?

Posted 5:14 pm by Summit Strength & filed under Vestibular Therapy.

Author: Kelsi Bennett, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Vestibular therapy addresses challenges with dizziness, vertigo and balance related to inner ear disorders and neurological conditions. The vestibular system is responsible for sensing head motion and position, and communicating to the rest of the body. As a result, this allows you to react appropriately to your environment…. Read more »