Do you have a balance problem? 8 questions to ask yourself

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Balance is the ability to move or remain in a position without losing control or falling. Problems with balance are one of the most common reasons why older adults fall. 

You can help identify a balance problem by asking yourself these 8 questions.
Do I feel unsteady?
Do I sometimes feel like the room is spinning around me?
Do I feel like I am moving even though I’m standing still?
Do I lose my balance and fall?
Do I feel as if I’m falling?
Do I feel lightheaded or like I might faint?
Do I experience blurred vision?
Do I ever feel disoriented, losing sense of time, place or identity?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, talk with your doctor about it. You can also schedule a free 20-minute balance screening with McLaren Port Huron Physical Therapy. Visit www.mclaren.org/ph-pt to learn more.