Advance Physical Therapy

Advance Physical Therapy

Certified Postural Restoration Center · C2 Advanced Schroth Certified Scoliosis Therapists (BSPTS)

Certified Postural Restoration Center · C2 Advanced Schroth Certified Scoliosis Therapists (BSPTS)

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Tai Chi Best Exercise for Balance

September 29, 2016 by Jean Massé

“Slow, deliberate movements (as with Tai Chi) improve your stability and protect against falls.” We are so glad to be able to support our balance and vestibular training programs with Tai Chi classes: one of the best forms of exercise to support balance problems. Check out our Tai Chi Class schedule and formal balance and… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Balance, classes, Vestibular Tagged With: Balance, balance class, balance problems, fall prevention, fear of falling, Tai Chi, tai chi class, tai chi for arthritis, vestibular

Do you have a balance problem?

October 9, 2014 by Jean Massé

Loss of balance and mobility are not inevitable as we grow older. Sudden falls in older individuals, however, are of concern because the incidence of balance problems is known to increase significantly with age. The number one indicator for fall risk is a previous fall. Other indications include symptoms of dizziness, lack of physical conditioning… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: balance, people Tagged With: Balance, dizziness, fall management, fall prevention, falls, PBBV, vertigo, vestibular, vestibular rehabilitation, vestibular treatment

Find a need and fill it. ~Ruth Stafford Peale

June 26, 2013 by Jean Massé

I have been a member of the Community Church of Chapel Hill for over 15 years.  As a PT, I have occasionally visited church members in the hospital to help out if needed, I have adjusted a few canes over the years, and even seen a few members as patients in the clinic.   However, over… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: balance, community events, Education, outreach, people Tagged With: fall prevention, fall risk, falls, fear of falling, free balance screen

“Don’t be the person who fell, be the person who got back up” -Jenette Stanley

June 21, 2013 by Jean Massé

  Fall Prevention and Management Program at Advance Physical Therapy   The consequences of falling are, unfortunately, an area that therapists at Advance Physical Therapy know a lot about.  We regularly have patients coming to us to deal with the harsh consequences of a fall on their body, mind and spirit.  A person that experiences… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: balance, classes, community events, outreach, Vestibular Tagged With: Balance, balance confidence, fall, fall management, fall prevention, falling, fear of falling

Advance Physical Therapy is a physical therapist owned practice offering quality rehabilitation to clients in Chapel Hill, Durham, Carrboro, Pittsboro, Cary and surrounding areas of the Triangle in North Carolina.

Our therapists are highly experienced in traditional physical therapy techniques and have specialized expertise in a variety of areas including Postural Restoration, Manual Therapy, Counterstrain, Schroth based Scoliosis Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Orthotics and Personal Training.

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