Dizziness & Balance
Nearly every activity you perform requires balance-the coordination of motion sensors in your eyes, feet, and inner ears. Problems with these systems may lead to dizziness or loss of balance.
Recognizing The Signs
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Dizziness and loss of balance are symptoms with specific causes and treatments, not just a part of growing older. To recognize that you may have a problem, ask yourself these questions:
- Have you fallen more than once in the past year?
- Do you feel dizzy or unsteady when making sudden changes in movement or climbing stairs?
- Do you have blackouts or seizures?
- Do you have difficulty sitting down or rising from a seated/lying position?
- Do you feel numb or lose sensation in your legs and/or feet?
- Do you have periods of dizziness for no apparent reason?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you should talk to your doctor.
Comprehensive Approach, Latest Technology
The experts at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare offer a comprehensive approach to dizziness and balance problems Utilizing the latest computerized technology (either a Balance Master System or Brodex SD) our physicians will evaluate your problem and develop a treatment plan which may include:
- Exercise
- Joint and soft tissue mobilization
- Use of hot and cold packs
- Muscular re-education
Getting The Help You Need
If the problem persists, you may be referred to a balance specialist who can evaluate the sensory and motor parts of your balance system, define the cause of the problem, and help develop a treatment plan.
Dizziness and balance services are available at the Brown Deer Clinic, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints, Elmbrook Medical Arts Center Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis Medical Arts Pavilion and Wheaton Franciscan - St. Joseph Campus.
The Balance Master System is available at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints, Brown Deer locations and Wheaton Franciscan - St. Joseph Campus. The Brodex SD is available at the Elmbrook Medical Arts Center location.
For more information on Wheaton Franciscan's dizziness and balance services, please call (414) 456-2330 for Milwaukee or (262) 687-5300 for All Saints.
For more information on Wheaton Franciscan's dizziness and balance services, please call (414) 456-2330 for Milwaukee or (262) 687-5300 for All Saints.