FallTrak II - Fall Prevention

The FallTrak II balance system is one of the leading tools in fall prevention. At VRT Los Angeles, we implement this technology for posturography testing and treatment. It offers computerized objective evaluations to identify specific impairments and tailored, interactive exercise routines proven to address current and/or potential issues and reduce the risk of falls.

Utilizing a balance board, display screen and specialized software, FallTrak II is a two-step process of evaluation and training. It can evaluate patients for fall risk via what are called functional and objective evaluations.

Functional evaluations assess impairments in postural control due to poor range of motion, limited stability, anticipatory postural adjustments, how your body responds to loss of balance, sensory orientation, and gait.

Objective evaluation gives you a series of tasks to complete that help identify weak areas and generate training programs to help strengthen them up. For example, a stability test will light up a spot on the screen and the patient needs to step towards it. Patients will step in varying directions, one at a time. Depending on where the patient falters, the FallTrak II will suggest training programs to help restore proper balance and movement.

All test results are matched to your age and height, meaning they're cross-referenced with respective data sets, making it easy to set goals, provide measurable progress, and work to reduce your fall risk.

If it's your initial treatment, we'll put you through a series of balance tests while standing on the FallTrak II board. You're able to use a walker or cane while testing. Your therapist will also remain close for your safety and comfort.

This intuitive board not only measures and evaluates your movements and weight distribution, it helps train your body to promote effective anticipatory and reactive control when standing or walking on uneven surfaces.

Your therapist will provide instruction prior to each type of balance test, and then you'll follow instructions on the screen and perform various movements. Balance tests include stability, mobility, stability envelope, weight shifting, and limits of stability.

As you perform balance tests to the best of your ability, the board records and analyzes your movements, providing a numerical score that is compared to the normal range. Our therapists will assign you appropriate exercises depending on your strengths and pace you appropriately - only increasing the difficulty when you're ready.

If at any time you need to pause, we welcome you to do so. Pace yourself as needed so you can get the most out of therapy at VRT Los Angeles.