I lose my balance a lot and get dizzy on the regular. My neurologist recommended that I come to the Balance Center.
This place is conveniently located by Trident Medical Center. It is off University Blvd. This location is right off of the 205B exit on I-26.
On the first day, I had an assessment. Megan, the person I worked with, put me through many different tests and asked me how dizzy or off balanced these tests made me feel. She also was checking my heart rate a lot. She asked me many questions about my symptoms, and asked what the doctors have been saying. She seemed to genuinely want to help me.
We scheduled 5 future appointments that first day. It's nice to be able to plan in advance. They are open Monday-Friday. So no weekend appointments.
Every appointment, Megan would give me homework to do. This would consist of different exercises. Some were like workouts at the gym, others were more like just turning your head side to side while you stand like you're on a balance beam (but you're not) - this was hard for me.
They have this big machine there that's pretty cool. You stand in it and it tests your balance. They go through a few different tests, some where the ground you stand on moves, others where the walls move, etc. At the end, the results tell you how off balanced you are, which way you lean, and how you compare to others.
Overall, this was a good experience. It's a lot like physical therapy but for people who are off balanced. I loved my physical therapist. She was so nice and caring. I would highly recommend this place. read more