Balance & Falls
Why do I feel steady in my kitchen but hesitate at a curb?
What happens at my first visit?
Show me where you feel unsure. We can start with a supported step or turn so you have time to tell me what you feel.
During treatment, we’ll check the movement again and use what changes to decide what to try next. [5]
Free 30- to 45-minute hands-on evaluation in Clovis. Choose whether to continue. One-on-one treatment is $200 per hour.
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Tell me about the last time you felt unsteady
Were you turning to talk to someone? Was the room dark? Did you feel dizzy or like you might faint? Tell me what helped you steady yourself. Changes in your vision, medication, or dizziness are also worth bringing up with your care team. [1]
Let’s look at the step you’re unsure about
We can start with standing from a chair, turning, or stepping over something low, with support nearby. I want you to feel safe enough to tell me what’s happening. During treatment we can make one change and see how the same task feels again. [2]
Can you use what you practice outside the clinic?
Balance exercises and practice with everyday movements can reduce falls in older adults living at home. I’ll choose what we practice based on where you feel unsteady and what you want to get back to. If your exam points toward the inner ear, we can talk about care for dizziness or a referral. [3] [4]
If rolling over in bed makes the room spin, see Why the room can still spin after the Epley.
Frequently asked questions
What if I only feel unsteady when I turn to look at someone?
Tell me whether your feet were moving and whether you felt spinning, lightheadedness, or just less steady. We can choose a supported version of the turn and talk about what needs checking next.
How do I tell whether I’m getting steadier if I still use the rail?
Keep using the rail as needed. Notice whether you have to stop first, how much support you want, or whether the turn feels smoother. Those changes can give us something to build on.
Why do I feel steady looking straight ahead but lose confidence when I turn to talk?
I’d ask where it happens and what you feel when you turn. We can compare a small turn with support nearby and use what you notice to guide the next check.
Why is getting up from the floor harder after I’ve been down there for a while?
Tell me which part gets harder. Is it putting a knee down, getting your foot under you, or shifting forward to stand? With a sturdy support nearby, we can compare ways up so you have another option if your usual one feels hard.
Can I come in if I haven’t fallen?
Yes. A near-fall, holding onto furniture, or avoiding a route you used to take gives us a good place to start.
Will you ask me to do something that feels unsafe?
We can start with support and a simpler version of the task. I’ll ask what feels comfortable before changing the challenge.
Is dizziness the same as poor balance?
They can happen together and may have different causes. Tell me if the room spins, if you feel lightheaded, or if it happens when you turn your head.
Do I have to stop using my cane or walker?
Bring what you normally use. We can check how it fits the tasks you do and discuss any change together.
What if I’ve already tried balance exercises?
Tell me what you practiced and where you still feel unsteady. We can use that situation to decide what to check next.