Balance & Gait Disorders Physiotherapy in Tirana, Albania

What is the Difference between Balance and Gait Disorders?

Balance and Gait Disorders are commonly related to each other, but there are some differences among them. Balance disorders can be physical and mental. That happens because your brain sometimes might think that you are in movement even when you are not. Some of the facts which have physical consequences on your balance, can be changes to your joint strength, movement and the ability to sense where your joints are in space.

On the other side, gait disorders might cause some abnormal movements, such as in the way you walk or run. Those abnormalities can be exaggerated through the length of life. 

Balance and Gait Disorders are a part of the functional problems family. Those problems can interfere with your positional awareness, your way of walking or running as well as the ability you have of standing on your own feet.

What Caused the Development of my Balance or Gait Disorder?

There exist a lot of different factors which might cause the development of balance and gait disorders. Those conditions can develop from many different fundamental conditions.

Many balance disorders are related to vestibular system issues. The vestibular system is a delicate system which is responsible for the information that our brain collects, such as movement, head position and spatial orientation. Moreover, this system is responsible for some motor functions which allow us to keep our balance, maintain posture or even stabilize our head or body during any movement. The vestibular system is also responsible for our proprioception (sense of position of our head or body).

Some of the most usual vestibular conditions which result in some kinds of balance disorders, include:

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

It is one of the most usual causes of vertigo. This happens when calcium debris is separated in the inner ear. In this case, it causes some balance issues.

Neurological Issues

Some of those issues include Parkinson’s disease, a stroke or even a brain injury. Any kind of thing which can affect your neurological system, can at the same time, impact your balance.

Injury or Ailment

Your brain and your nervous system can work in harmony with each other, at the moment of speaking. But, a sudden injury, a disease or another ailment which causes any sort of muscle weakness, might interfere with your balance and make it difficult for you to stand up and keep yourself in the right position. 

How Can Physical Therapy Help Me Relieve My Balance or Gait Disorders?

When talking about physical therapy then you should be sure that it is the best choice even for your balance or gait disorders. Our Clinic provides the most efficient techniques in order to improve your balance and the ability for you to walk.

Our specialized physical therapists will examine your medical history, balance, gait and stance as well as the symptoms you have and they will customize a specific treatment plan for your needs. 

The treatment plan that you will follow, might include:

Stretches

Stretching exercises will help you increase your flexibility and range of movement. This will prevent your muscles from becoming way too tight or stiff.

Vestibular Rehabilitation

This treatment will improve your vision, nerves, muscles and your whole vestibular system, in order to maintain a steady balance for you. 

Gait Retraining Exercises

Some abnormalities in your gait, might be corrected with “retraining”, which can help you learn many different proper techniques.

Strengthening Exercises

Your appraisal can help you determine the areas which have problems in your body and may need help. The physical therapists of FisioCenter will provide strengthening exercises for you, which will help build up your muscles. Moreover, it will make it much easier for you to walk around or run and they will reduce your risk of injuries. 

At the FisioCenter you can find the most appropriate and modern equipment, along with the most effective treatments and rehabilitations for your balance and gait problems.

You can find us at Brigada VIII street, 1001, Tirana, Albania. If you need further information and learn more about cervical spine pain treatment, to have your neck pain diagnosed, or simply to talk with a member of our staff for additional information, please schedule an appointment with one of our experienced physical therapists, call  069 400 30 10 or email at fisiocentertirana1@gmail.com.

We’re here to assist your recovery!