ICBC Balance & Coordination in Surrey.
After a motor vehicle accident, walking, stairs, changing direction, standing on one leg or moving on uneven surfaces may feel less steady than before.
Therapy Now Wellness Clinic provides personalized ICBC kinesiology and active rehabilitation in Surrey. Balance and coordination exercises may be included to help improve stability, movement control, confidence and everyday function.
What do balance and coordination mean?
Balance is your ability to maintain control while standing or moving. Coordination is your ability to organize movements smoothly between different parts of your body.
Balance
Maintain control while standing, walking or changing positions.
Coordination
Organize arm, leg and trunk movements smoothly during everyday tasks.
Stability
Control your body as your base of support or environment changes.
Walking Control
Adjust movement while stepping, turning or navigating obstacles.
Direction Changes
Move safely and confidently when turning or changing direction.
Functional Movement
Use balance and coordination during lifting, reaching, stairs and daily activities.
You may feel less steady even when pain is improving.
Walking Feels Different
You may feel less steady or more cautious while walking.
Stairs Feel Harder
Going up or down stairs may require more concentration or confidence.
Single-Leg Tasks
Standing on one leg may feel less controlled than before.
Uneven Ground
Grass, curbs or uneven surfaces may feel more challenging.
Slower Direction Changes
Turning or changing direction may feel less smooth or confident.
Stepping Over Obstacles
You may feel more cautious stepping over objects or curbs.
One Side Feels Less Stable
One side may feel weaker or less controlled during movement.
Avoiding Activities
You may avoid certain movements because you do not feel confident performing them.
Several factors can influence balance after an accident.
Balance and coordination can be influenced by strength, mobility, confidence, activity level and the way you move during recovery.
Reduced Activity
Less walking or exercise can reduce balance practice and overall physical capacity.
Lower-Body Weakness
Hip and leg weakness can affect standing and walking control.
Pain
Discomfort can change how you load one side or move through daily tasks.
Stiffness
Restricted movement may affect how easily you adapt during walking or stepping.
Deconditioning
Reduced endurance can make balance more difficult when you become tired.
Movement Confidence
Hesitation can change how quickly and naturally you move.
Walking Changes
Protective movement patterns may affect your sense of stability.
Core & Hip Control
Trunk and hip control can contribute to whole-body stability during movement.
Balance is more than standing on one leg.
Real-life balance involves staying controlled while moving, turning, carrying, reaching or responding to changes in your environment.
Functional balance may involve:
- ✓Walking while turning your head
- ✓Stepping around obstacles
- ✓Carrying groceries
- ✓Moving on uneven ground
- ✓Climbing stairs
- ✓Changing direction confidently
What can ICBC balance training include?
Static Balance
Practise control in stable standing positions.
Single-Leg Balance
Develop confidence and control when weight is supported on one leg.
Weight Shifting
Practise moving your body weight safely from one side to the other.
Stepping Exercises
Improve control with forward, backward and side stepping.
Walking Progressions
Progress walking with changes in pace, direction or movement demands.
Uneven-Surface Training
Build confidence for real-world surfaces when appropriate.
Coordination helps movement feel smoother and more controlled.
Coordination exercises can combine different body movements so everyday tasks feel more natural and efficient.
Arm + Leg Movement
Coordinate upper- and lower-body movement during walking or functional tasks.
Stepping Patterns
Practise controlled movement in different directions.
Reaching While Standing
Combine reaching with balance and trunk control.
Direction Changes
Practise smooth turning and changes of direction.
Controlled Lifting
Coordinate the trunk, hips and arms during lifting tasks.
Movement Sequences
Combine several movements to reflect everyday or work-related activities.
Balance & coordination exercises can progress over time.
Start With Support
Begin with stable positions and simple movements.
Reduce Support
Progress toward standing with less external support when appropriate.
Add Movement
Combine balance with reaching, stepping, turning or lifting.
Increase Complexity
Add direction changes, uneven surfaces or multiple movement tasks.
Make It Functional
Progress toward work, exercise, community walking or recreation.
Stability depends on more than balance alone.
Mobility Exercises
Restore comfortable movement where stiffness or restriction is affecting function.
Explore Mobility Exercises →Progressive Strengthening
Build the strength needed to support standing, walking and functional movement.
Explore Progressive Strengthening →Core & Trunk Control
Improve trunk control and whole-body coordination during movement.
Explore Core & Trunk Control →Weakness & Deconditioning
Learn how reduced activity can influence strength, endurance and movement confidence.
Explore Weakness & Deconditioning →Balance training should prepare you for the activities you want back.
Your program should reflect the movements and environments that matter in your everyday life.
Your goals may include:
- ✓Walking confidently
- ✓Using stairs
- ✓Returning to work
- ✓Navigating uneven surfaces
- ✓Returning to the gym or hiking
- ✓Returning to sport or recreation
Your ICBC balance & coordination rehabilitation step by step.
Movement Assessment
Your kinesiologist reviews how movement, strength, balance and confidence have changed.
Functional Assessment
Assessment may include walking, single-leg control, stepping, stairs or reaching.
Personalized Exercise Plan
Exercises are selected according to your current abilities and goals.
Progressive Challenge
Exercises can become more demanding as your control improves.
Return to Function
Your program progresses toward work, community movement, exercise or recreation.
ICBC balance rehabilitation is different from general balance exercise.
General Balance Training
May focus on fitness, athletic performance or general stability goals.
ICBC Balance & Coordination Rehabilitation
Also considers the motor vehicle accident, current symptoms, movement limitations, strength, confidence, work demands and return-to-activity goals.
Explore more accident-recovery resources.
ICBC Injury Treatment
Explore Therapy Now's overall approach to accident-related treatment and rehabilitation.
Explore ICBC Care →ICBC Rehabilitation
Learn about active rehabilitation for mobility, strength, balance and return to activity.
Explore Rehabilitation →ICBC Movement Assessment
Identify mobility, strength, balance and functional limitations that can guide rehabilitation.
Explore Movement Assessment →ICBC Reduced Mobility
Learn how movement limitations can affect everyday activity after a collision.
Explore Reduced Mobility →ICBC Hip & Knee Pain
Explore lower-body rehabilitation for walking, stairs and return to movement.
Explore Hip & Knee Pain →Strength & Stability
Explore general kinesiology for strength, control and stability outside of an ICBC claim.
Learn More →Return to Activity
Learn how rehabilitation can progress toward work, exercise, recreation and everyday activity.
Learn More →Mobility Limitations
Explore kinesiology for restricted movement and everyday mobility outside of an ICBC claim.
Learn More →ICBC balance & coordination FAQs.
Can a car accident affect balance?
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Can kinesiology help improve balance?
Can balance training help with stairs?
Can coordination exercises help me return to sport?
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How long does balance rehabilitation take?
Where can I get ICBC balance and coordination rehabilitation in Surrey?
Build stability and confidence close to home.
Therapy Now Wellness Clinic provides ICBC kinesiology and active rehabilitation for balance and coordination from our clinic at 240–13711 72 Avenue in Newton, Surrey.
We serve patients from Newton, West Newton, Fleetwood, Panorama Ridge, Guildford, Surrey Central, Cloverdale, North Delta and surrounding communities.
Therapy Now Wellness Clinic
240–13711 72 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3W 2P2
Conveniently located in Newton near Newton Exchange, the Newton Bus Loop and King George Boulevard.
Feeling less steady after your accident? Build confidence with personalized rehabilitation.
Therapy Now Wellness Clinic provides ICBC balance and coordination rehabilitation in Surrey to help improve stability, movement control and everyday function after a motor vehicle accident.
