What is Balance and gait training?
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TYPES:Generic: Physical Therapy
Physical therapy (PT) is a component of rehabilitation to build strength, mobility and fitness. PT may be used short term after an injury or long term following traumatic injury or serious illness such as a stroke to regain as much independence and functioning as possible.
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How do members experience Balance and gait training?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 12 | 6 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 9 | 3 | |
| Degenerative disc disease | 8 | 3 | |
| Osteoarthritis | 5 | 4 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 5 | 5 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 2 | |
| Ataxia (lack of coordination) | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Muscle fatigue | 1 | |
| Muscle soreness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 28 |
Member evaluations
trice
evaluated on Aug 22, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
Ladypisces26
evaluated on Jan 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for degenerative disc disease: Moderate
- Side effects: None
trpaquinn
evaluated on Feb 10, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for balance problems: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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