Balance and Falls Prevention

    A fall can be dangerous at any age and balance issues are often an underlying root cause.  Deficiencies in balance can be addressed through the guidance of a therapist and customized balance exercise programs.  Programs such as the Otago Program—a proven fall prevention program—work to improve strength and balance and reduce the risk of falls and related injuries.

    RVNAhealth offers balance assessments and balance physical therapy programs in patients’ homes and at the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center in Ridgefield, CT.

    RVNAhealth offers balance assessments and therapy programs in patients’ homes and at the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center in Ridgefield, CT.

    What Type of Therapist Would I Work With?

    Physical and occupational therapists are both trained and available to assess balance using evidence-based tests.  The therapist’s goal is to explain root causes of balance issues and create programs to address muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and reaction time.

    Main Location

    RVNAhealth
    27 Governor Street
    Ridgefield, CT map ››
    Phone: (203) 438-7862

    Hours:
    M, W 8:15 am–6 pm;
    T, Th, F 8:15 am–5 pm;
    Some weekend appointments

    GPC Location

    Golf Performance Center
    824 Ethan Allen Highway
    Ridgefield, CT map ››
    Phone: (203) 438-7862

    Hours:
    M, W 8:15 am–6 pm;
    T, Th, F 8:15 am–5 pm;
    Some weekend appointments

    Our Approach

    RVNAhealth offers a comprehensive evaluation to assess balance and determine risks and address root causes for falls. Our balance physical therapy and fall prevention services are offered both in-home through our home health services and outpatient at our Rehabilitation & Wellness Center in Ridgefield, CT. Customized balance physical therapy treatment programs may include balance-challenging
    exercises, walking challenges, strength training, and maybe even the Wii!
    Therapists are trained in the Otago Program which has been proven over and over
    to reduce fall risk.

    Balance assessment and falls prevention therapy in the home may be accessed through a physician referral. Outside the home, at our Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, therapy may be obtained with a physician referral or through Direct Access, without a physician’s referral. 

    To schedule an appointment or inquire about therapy services:

    OUTSIDE OF HOME

    For therapy services at one of our facilities, call (203) 438-7862
    or email rehabcenter@rvnahealth.org

    IN HOME

    For therapy services through our home health services, call (203) 438-5555 x2 or email intake@rvnahealth.org