BIODEX BALANCE SYSTEM
Have you been struggling with keeping your balance? It’s very possible you may have a balance issue that calls for the attention of a physical therapist. Thankfully, Repsher Physical Therapy in Albany, New York can help. We are proud to offer the Biodex Balance System for our patients dealing with balance and vestibular disorders.
Contact our office today to learn more about the Biodex Balance system. We’ll schedule an appointment for you to see one of our specialists right away.
What Is The Biodex Balance Machine?
The Biodex Balance machine at Repsher Physical Therapy is a valuable training tool for anyone who is looking to improve their agility, balance, and develop muscle tone. The machine features easy-to-follow on screen instructions, and is fairly simple to operate. It leads you through tests and training modules, and can perform accurate Fall Risk Screenings for older patients.
According to the Biodex website, “Balance retraining exercises are designed to steady a patient while walking or standing through improvements in coordination of muscle responses and organization of sensory information. Static and dynamic tests are administered to gauge a patient’s balance – objective reporting and comparisons to normative data aid in the development of individual exercise plans.”
What Conditions Can Biodex Balance Treat?
The Biodex Balance machine can treat several conditions, including the following:
Fall risk screening and conditioning
Balance training for seniors and unsteady patients
Neurorehabilitation for patients recovering from a stroke or dealing with Parkinson’s
Vestibular disorders
Sports medicine/orthopedic management
Concussions
The Biodex Balance system is able to detect areas of weakness and challenges patients to improve. It also provides games for patients to play that stimulate and motivate postural improvements, and challenge cognitive and motor function.
Your physical therapist at Repsher Physical Therapy in Albany, New York will do a full assessment of your balance at your initial appointment, and create a customized treatment plan for your needs that incorporates the use of the Biodex Balance system. He or she will provide you with plenty of information about your condition as well as your treatment plan’s outcome by utilizing this technology!
BIODEX ELIPTICAL MACHINE
A Low-Impact Cardiovascular Workout
Are you an older adult living with joint pain? You likely know that regular exercise can help manage your discomfort and improve your functionality–while boosting your cardiovascular and mental health, too! But if the pain makes exercise too difficult, you might wonder about your options.
At Repsher Physical Therapy, we’ve got you covered with a specialized elliptical machine designed for people just like you.
The Biodex elliptical machine is a recumbent (seated) elliptical machine that allows you to perform a natural stepping movement without stressing your knees, ankles, hips, and lower back. It’s one of the many tools available to help seniors improve their heart health and maintain function.
Why Use the Biodex Elliptical?
The Biodex elliptical machine is ideal for staying active even if an injury or underlying condition makes physical activity more challenging. In addition to being zero-impact, It offers the following features:
Alternating hand grips allow you to work your upper and lower body for a total-body cardiovascular workout.
The fluid elliptical motion builds strength in your lower extremities, helping to improve mobility, gait, and balance–a key to preventing falls.
Additional stabilization equipment means you can safely use the elliptical even if you struggle with neurological or musculoskeletal issues that might make even seated exercise difficult.
How We Incorporate the Biodex Elliptical into Treatment
When you visit us for the first time, we’ll conduct a thorough physical assessment to help us understand your specific strengths and limitations. If other cardio exercises (such as walking) are still too difficult for you, the Biodex elliptical is a great alternative.
Our physical therapists will design a custom treatment plan, letting you know how frequently and how long you need to use the elliptical. We’ll also monitor you while you’re on the machine, keeping track of your heart rate and time while adjusting the intensity as needed.
We generally use the machine alongside other treatment approaches, such as manual therapy and targeted stretching and strengthening exercises.
To learn more about how we can help you get active and improve your functionality, schedule an appointment with Repsher Physical Therapy today!