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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
2,617
Moderate
8,187
Mild
8,437
None
3,305

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Balance problems

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Balance problems
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Walking Stick/Cane 357   Walking Stick/Cane: 2%
Shower/Tub Chair 117   Shower/Tub Chair: 1%
Physical Therapy (PT) 108   Physical Therapy (PT): 1%
Walking cane/rubber tip 104   Walking cane/rubber tip: 1%
Walker 73   Walker: 0%
Handicap/Disability Parking Permit 56   Handicap/Disability Parking Permit: 0%
Rolling Walker 53   Rolling Walker: 0%
Fashion Canes 34   Fashion Canes: 0%
4 wheel swivel w/hand brakes 34   4 wheel swivel w/hand brakes: 0%
Adjustable Cane With Hand Support 31   Adjustable Cane With Hand Support: 0%
Physical Exercise 30   Physical Exercise: 0%
Quad Cane 28   Quad Cane: 0%
Rollator 27   Rollator: 0%
Handheld Showerhead 25   Handheld Showerhead: 0%
Grab bars/poles 24   Grab bars/poles: 0%
Wheelchair (manual) 23   Wheelchair (manual): 0%
Folding Cane 19   Folding Cane: 0%
Forearm crutches 15   Forearm crutches: 0%
Shower/tub chair with transfer bench 15   Shower/tub chair with transfer bench: 0%
Walker with seat 15   Walker with seat: 0%
Physiotherapy 12   Physiotherapy: 0%
Motorized scooter/chair 10   Motorized scooter/chair: 0%
Wheelchair (powered) 10   Wheelchair (powered): 0%
Tai Chi 10   Tai Chi: 0%
Avoid Alcohol 10   Avoid Alcohol: 0%
Carbidopa-Levodopa 9   Carbidopa-Levodopa: 0%
Wii Fit 9   Wii Fit: 0%
Mobility scooter 9   Mobility scooter: 0%
Service Dog 9   Service Dog: 0%
Shower chair 9   Shower chair: 0%

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