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For more information about the
St. Luke's Warren Hospital
Balance Center, call 908-859-9780.
The St. Luke's Warren Hospital Balance Center focuses on evaluating and
treating people with balance problems, frequent falls, trouble with walking,
vertigo and dizziness. Injuries from falls is one of the leading causes of
death for people over 65. It is estimated that one third of seniors living
at home will fall each year. The center utilizes a unique multidisciplinary
approach for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Our expert staff includes
a neurologist as medical director, nurse practitioner and physical
therapists with advanced vestibular therapy training all working together to
diagnose and treat your problem.
Unsteadiness and dizziness can be caused by many problems including
arthritis, weakness, inner ear problems, medications and illnesses like
Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis and Meniere's Disease. The key to treatment
is to identify the cause of your balance problems to develop an
individualized treatment based upon your deficits.
Vestibular Testing Lab
Our vestibular testing lab contains state of the art equipment to accurately
identify your problems:
- Videonystagmography (VNG)
A non-invasive test that assesses the function of your vestibular system
(inner ear). The tests utilizes cutting edge computer equipment and
infra-red goggles to track eye movements which allows accurate
identification of vestibular problems.
- Computerized Posturography
A Computerized force platform used for testing and treatment.
Information from testing assists in developing your treatment plan. The
computer tracks your center of gravity and compares you to other people
without balance problems. Treatment involves shifting your weight
towards specific targets on various surfaces to improve your balance.
Specialized Treatment Equipment
- SoloStep - The Solostep is a harness system the patient wears that is
connected to an overhead track system. The system allows the patient to
walk and turn freely while having the confidence they will not fall
while the harness is on. The system allows the patient to build
confidence while performing balance exercises and eliminating the risk
of falls.
- Falltrak - The falltrak is a computerized balance exercise system using
visual biofeedback to retrain the body and brain to improve balance.
The system offers numerous modifications to the exercises allowing the
therapist to tailor your exercises specifically to your needs.
The goal of the balance center is to reduce fall risk, improve balance and
eliminate dizziness/ vertigo so you can return to living your life!
Location
Hillcrest Professional Plaza
755 Memorial Parkway, Suite 103
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
908-859-9780
Directions
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directions
From Route 22 EAST: Take the jug-handle exit on your right after the
Roseberry Street intersection.
From Route 22 WEST: You can enter the plaza directly from Route 22,
IMMEDIATELY BEFORE the Dunkin' Donuts, or bear right just before the light
to Roseberry Street and enter.
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