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LEARN ABOUT DIZZINESS AND BALANCE DISORDERS

Almost 35 percent of adults over the age of 40 have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction, an impairment to the inner-ear balance system which can lead to dizziness, balance issues and vertigo.* The vestibular system includes parts of the inner ear and brain that process sensory information and helps control balance and eye movement. If you feel dizzy or off balance, these systems may not be working together properly. Vestibular dysfunction can result from an injury, illness, infection, aging or environmental factors. SSM Health Physical Therapy has physical therapists who are expertly trained to treat vestibular disorders that may cause: F Dizziness F Gait impairments F Headaches F Hearing deficits F Imbalance F Lack of concentration or thought processes F Memory loss F Nausea related to motion sickness F Sensitivity to light and/or noise F Spatial disorientation F Ringing in the ears F Vision disturbances

* Agrawal Y, Carey JP, Della Santina CC, Schubert MC, Minor LB. Disorders of balance and vestibular function in US adults. Arch Intern Med. 2009; 169(10): 938-944, as reported by Vestibular Disorder Association (VEDA)

Physical Therapy Can Help

SM Health Physical Therapy’s specialized Vestibular Rehabilitation Program is designed to help you resume daily activities, regain function and restore quality of life. We offer individually tailored treatment that includes exercises to improve balance and stability, gait and positioning, along with education and compensatory strategies. The exercises are designed not only to build strength and balance, but also to retrain the brain to recognize signals from the vestibular system and use other senses to overcome any deficits. In addition, a home exercise program may be provided to reinforce the gains you make.

Next Steps

Schedule a visit with the MAC’s resident SSM physical therapist, Jay Zaber. Please call 314-822-3205 or stop by the clinic for assistance scheduling. The clinic can be found in the West Clubhouse near the Youth Activity Room. At the time of scheduling, Members will receive an email of the paperwork to complete prior to your appointment. Often, treatment will begin during the first appointment, which will be 45-60 minutes. F

JAY ZABER

Discover Your Resting Metabolic Rate

The Missouri Athletic Club offers resting metabolic testing to Members at the West Clubhouse. This quick test provides the number of calories that a person’s body burns at rest through a metabreather. Typically, the test is completed in the morning when the person is in a fasted state with no caffeine. Testing can be completed in the afternoon if a four-hour fast has been completed and caffeine has not been consumed. Members can be tested to better plan for weight loss, weight gain and eating to enhance athletic performance. “I met with Paul about nutrition and he suggested a resting metabolic test. This 10–15-minute test will tell us how many calories my body burns in a day at rest. He mentioned that we can make caloric changes from the data we get that will guarantee weight loss. He can even figure out how quickly I can meet certain weight loss goals based on how many calories we restrict from my diet. This reduction in calories alongside my daily exercise burn, I will always be in a caloric deficit to help me achieve results. I highly recommend this test!” - Nancy Tully For testing information or to set up a test, contact Paul Helfrich at phelfrich@mac-stl.org or call 314-539-4453.F

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ELIMINATION Basketball Tournament

The MAC’s Double Elimination Basketball Tournament begins the week of March 21 and runs for four weeks. Games will be held at the Downtown Clubhouse Monday through Thursday nights. $80 per person, includes entry to the annual Basketball Banquet on April 4. Online registration runs until March 10. Register early as space is limited. Contact Scott Mattinglywith any questions at smattingly@mac-stl.org.

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