Gait & balance training
Physiotherapy (physical therapy)
Rebuilding safe, confident walking and reducing falls - including cueing for freezing of gait.
Why it matters
Walking and balance underpin independence. Targeted training improves confidence and cuts the risk of falls.
Common techniques
Approaches are tailored to the cause of the difficulty.
- Treadmill and over-ground walking practice
- Balance and strength exercises
- Rhythmic cueing for Parkinson's freezing
- Home hazard checks to prevent falls
Helpful next
This is general education, not medical advice. Talk to your clinician before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment.