Regaining Balance

[gcoe]

Hi Adam

What sort of rehab did you have?
Did you get extensive physical therapy from a neurological physiotherapist? And if so when did it stop?

My guess is that getting one-to-one treatment with a competent neurological physiotherapist would be your best bet.

Seven years have now passed since your injury so further brain recovery maybe somewhat limited at this point. However if you haven't had treatment for a while or you didn't get much to start off with you may benefit from a burst of rehab.

there are many aspects of balance that can be affected when you can't walk. One technique that has gained some interest in recent years is body weight support treadmill training (BWSTT).

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The technique is quite simple in theory. You wear a harness that is suspended above a treadmill, that supports some of your weight and stops you from falling over while you practice walking on the treadmill. this can give you the opportunity to get considerable practice in to improve you skill at balance walking.

there are also some quite fancy robotic versions but the technique is basically the same:

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I don't know if BWSTT would be right for you but it may be worth finding out if you make some enquiries

[ADDABAD]

Thank you. And where can I find help. I am just very frustrated. I am growing tired of waiting for balance to just come. I am willing to work for it. Just where? Where can I go for therapy?

Adam

[Fyzzio]

Hi Adam,
I have just googled Monterey and neuro rehab and came across this:

Director
Phone: 831-625-4835
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula - Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Community Hospital of the Monterey PeninsulaRehabilitation Services
PO Box HH
Monterey, CA, 93942
USA Certified vestibular therapists.

Specialties: General Balance Retraining, Geriatrics/Elderly Fallers, Neuro-Rehab, Orthopedic Rehab, Vestibular Assessment , Vestibular Rehab

They are not neccessarily TBI specialists, but should be able to do a thorough assessment and/ or refer you on to a specialist Physiotherapy service.

Regrads,
Andrea

[ADDABAD]

Thank you all, so much. I am trying to keep the faith. And just so everyone knows, I have never had intense physical therapy. I just know it is a balance issue. As I can walk easily, with asistance. And I stand everyday, holding onto a rail outside my apartment.