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Integrating Balance Assessments in Clinical Practice

Importance of Balance in Clinical Assessment

Balance is a cornerstone of human movement, playing a critical role in postural control, mobility, and physical performance. Beyond simply staying upright, balance is a complex interplay of sensory inputs that inform how the body interacts with its environment. By understanding how the body uses proprioception, vision, and the vestibular system to maintain equilibrium, clinicians can better address a range of issues from chronic pain to injury prevention.

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Meet Dr. Nick Studholme

Dr. Nick Studholme is a distinguished expert in the fields of chronic pain management, sports injury treatment, and running form analysis. With a unique blend of advanced certifications, cutting-edge technology, and hands-on experience with elite athletes, Dr. Studholme is a leader in the sports medicine and biomechanics industry.

Tailored
Rehab Programs

Tailored rehabilitation programs focus on re-weighting the body’s sensory inputs—proprioceptive, vestibular, and visual—to restore balance and improve postural control. By systematically challenging and retraining these systems, clinicians can address specific balance deficits and build more effective, individualized rehab plans.

Noraxon Balance Report showing average pressure print of both feet with heatmap, center of pressure (COP) parameters, and weight distribution percentages for left and right forefoot and backfoot. Includes data fields for patient information, record details, and comments.
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