Fall Prevention and Balance Therapy

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Fall prevention therapy is physical therapy that reduces the risk of falling by improving balance, strength, coordination, and confidence. A licensed therapist assesses your fall risk, gait, and strength, then builds a program of targeted exercises and practical strategies for safer daily movement. It is especially valuable for older adults and anyone recovering from an injury or illness that affected balance. Therapy Excellence offers fall prevention across five DFW clinics in Arlington, Burleson, and Mansfield. Call (817) 483-1746 to schedule a balance assessment.

Who Benefits From Fall Prevention Therapy

Older adults who feel unsteady or have had a fall or near fall.
People recovering from surgery, illness, or a long period of inactivity.
Anyone with balance, strength, or coordination concerns.

Your care begins with a thorough movement and mobility assessment to understand how your body maintains balance during everyday activities. We evaluate how you walk, how well your muscles support your joints, and whether areas of hypermobility or excessive joint movement may affect your balance and control. Using these insights, we develop a personalized program that focuses on improving balance, strengthening key muscle groups, and refining movement patterns that support safer mobility. By addressing the underlying factors that affect balance and teaching practical strategies for daily life, we help you move with greater control, confidence, and independence.

What the Program Includes

Your therapist evaluates balance, gait, and strength, then designs exercises to improve stability and leg strength. The plan often includes guidance on home safety and strategies for moving confidently. Care is always individualized and based on evaluation by a licensed physical therapist.

Quick Facts About Therapy Excellence

Fall prevention therapy at Therapy Excellence improves balance, strength, coordination, and confidence to reduce the risk of falling.
A fall prevention program begins with an assessment of balance, gait, and strength, then targeted exercise and practical safety strategies.

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Why Choose Therapy Excellence

Personalized assessment: the plan starts with your specific balance and strength profile.
Independence focused: therapy supports safe, confident daily movement.

Serving Arlington, Burleson, Mansfield, and Nearby Communities

This service is available at our five DFW clinics serving Arlington, Burleson, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Kennedale, Forest Hill, Crowley, Rendon, and nearby communities within our local service range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should consider fall prevention therapy?

Older adults who feel unsteady or have had a fall or near fall, and anyone recovering from surgery or illness that affected balance, may benefit. A therapist assesses your fall risk and builds a plan.

What does a fall prevention program involve?

It begins with an assessment of balance, gait, and strength, followed by targeted exercises and practical strategies for safer movement at home and in daily life.

Reviewed by Jodi Blacketer, PT, MS, founder of Therapy Excellence Physical Therapy, a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and certified dry needling provider serving the Dallas to Fort Worth area since 2010.

Serving the Dallas to Fort Worth area since 2010 with five physical therapy clinics.
Founded by Jodi Blacketer, PT, MS, a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and certified dry needling provider.
Privately owned and physical therapist operated, which keeps treatment one on one and avoids hospital based billing rates.
In network with most major insurance plans, with flexible self pay options for patients without coverage.