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Balance problems Report
Normal balance is dependent upon the integration of the visual, auditory (inner ear) and somatosensory systems. When one or more of these systems are not functioning well, individuals may experience episodes of spinning, light-headedness, trouble focusing their eyes and/or poor balance or falls.
What we've learned from patients who report Balance problems
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
2,060 |  |
|---|---|---|
|
Moderate
|
6,297 |  |
|
Mild
|
6,385 |  |
|
None
|
2,514 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Balance problems
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking Stick/Cane | 342 |  |
|
| Shower/Tub Chair | 113 | |
|
| Physical Therapy (PT) | 99 | |
|
| Walking cane/rubber tip | 88 | |
|
| Walker | 69 | |
|
| Handicap/Disability Parking Permit | 53 | |
|
| Rolling Walker | 48 | |
|
| 4 wheel swivel w/hand brakes | 34 | |
|
| Fashion Canes | 32 | |
|
| Physical Exercise | 28 | |
|
| Adjustable Cane With Hand Support | 24 | |
|
| Quad Cane | 24 | |
|
| Rollator | 23 | |
|
| Grab bars/poles | 23 | |
|
| Wheelchair (manual) | 22 | |
|
| Handheld Showerhead | 22 | |
|
| Folding Cane | 17 | |
|
| Shower/tub chair with transfer bench | 16 | |
|
| Walker with seat | 13 | |
|
| Forearm crutches | 13 | |
|
| Motorized scooter/chair | 10 | |
|
| Wheelchair (powered) | 10 | |
|
| Avoid Alcohol | 10 | |
|
| Physiotherapy | 10 | |
|
| Service Dog | 9 | |
|
| Ankle Foot Orthosis AFO | 9 | |
|
| Sinemet | 9 | |
|
| Wii Fit | 9 | |
|
| Carbidopa-Levodopa | 8 | |
|
| Solu-Medrol Infusion | 8 | |
Report created on February 10, 2012.