Balance Training in Jacksonville Beach, FL
At Direct Orthopedic Therapy, we are dedicated to helping you move and feel your absolute best. Our balance training program focuses on improving stability, coordination, and mobility. It’s especially beneficial for those who have fallen in the past or are afraid of falling due to age-related balance challenges and conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease or Vertigo. Through targeted exercises and balance training techniques, our physical therapists help reduce your fall risk, improve your confidence and enhance your overall function, whether that means staying active and independent or aging gracefully in your home.
Better Balance Lets You Live Life On Your Terms.
Balance training is a key part of physical therapy for those with stability issues. Using targeted exercises and balance training techniques, our physical therapy specialists help improve balance, reduce fall risk, and enhance mobility so you can remain active, independent and live life on your terms.
Reduces Risk Of Falls & Injury
Improves Stability & Coordination
Enhances Mobility & Physical Function
Increases Confidence In Daily Activities
Boosts Performance for Adult & Senior Athletes
Supports Recovery From Injury Or Surgery
Aids In Managing Neurological & Vestibular Conditions
Promotes Long-Term Independence & Quality Of Life
Our Balance Training Program
Improving balance reduces the risk of injury and enhances overall mobility and independence. It also builds confidence in daily activities. One of our specialty trained physical therapists will assess your balance, strength, flexibility, and range of motion, while considering factors like medications, vision or hearing issues, past injuries, and other things that often get overlooked, such as your unique home environment and goals.
Balance training techniques we utilize include:
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
This form of balance training targets inner ear function to reduce vertigo and dizziness. Our physical therapists use specific exercises and vestibular stimulation to safely challenge and improve your balance over time. - Proprioception Exercises
Designed to improve your body awareness and coordination, these exercises focus on controlled movements of targeted joints and muscles. They’re especially useful after injuries to the ankle, knee, or hip, or for anyone with balance deficits. - Weight-Bearing Exercises
These exercises build strength in the legs, hips, and core to enhance stability and prevent falls. Movements like squats, lunges, and step-ups—often with added resistance—are key to reinforcing balance and overall mobility. - Functional Balance Training
This approach simulates real-life tasks such as walking, stair climbing, or reaching, to restore independence and safety in daily activities. It helps you transfer balance improvements directly into everyday function.
Meet Our Physical Therapists
Meet the expert physical therapists at our Jacksonville Beach office. Our compassionate team takes a holistic approach that combines skilled care, education, and injury prevention to support your health and overall well-being.
Dr. Jonson Yousefzadeh
PT, DPT, COMPT
Owner
Dr. Aftan Delaney
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Clinical Liaison
Dr. Bailee Croy
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Clinic Director
Dr. Terry Korinth
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Todd Mitchell
PT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Sydney Lautzenheiser
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Our Location
Our physical therapy office in Jacksonville Beach combines expert care with an inviting atmosphere to make every visit feel welcoming. Our high-energy lobby, complete with a cozy coffee bar, sets the tone for a warm, friendly experience that feels more like visiting friends and family than a typical clinic. With private treatment spaces for focused care and an open gym concept featuring the latest functional fitness equipment, we provide an ideal environment for rehabilitation and strength-building. Our dedicated recovery and wellness space offers advanced modalities to promote healing and relaxation, ensuring every aspect of your journey to health is covered.
Take A Walk Through Our Jacksonville Beach Location
What To Expect
Direct Orthopedic Therapy delivers a unique sports physical therapy experience with unparalleled service, personalized one-on-one care, seamless continuity, and direct access to your provider both during and outside of scheduled sessions.
Discovery Call
During our initial conversation, we’ll talk about your activity level, how it’s impacting your life, and your goals. Before scheduling your initial evaluation, we want to make sure we’re the right fit to meet your needs.
Initial Evaluation
During your initial evaluation, we’ll review your condition and goals, assess your posture and alignment, evaluate your strength, perform a functional movement screen, and provide you with a detailed report of findings.
Personalized Plan of Care
Your customized plan will feature hands-on soft tissue and joint therapy, personalized exercises and activities, guidance on proper posture and body mechanics, and app-based exercise programming.
Re-Evaluation
We’ll regularly check in to ensure you’re satisfied with your treatments and progressing toward your goals. After your tenth visit, we’ll conduct a progress review, revisiting many of the assessments from your initial evaluation. Based on the results, we’ll adjust your care plan as needed or transition you to a maintenance program.
Custom Maintenance Program
After you’ve achieved your goals, we’ll transition your care to a personalized maintenance program. We’ll remain a resource for you, offering ongoing exercise programming to support your activities and lifestyle.
What Our Patients Say
Karen Beebe
I was referred to Jonson and am so grateful. He is so welcoming and friendly. And he is incredibly knowledgeable. He definitely understands the body and how it operates. But what I loved the most was how he got creative with the exercises I needed to rebuild my strength in a way that truly fits into my lifestyle. So for me, my exercises looked more like a yoga flow than static exercises. YAY. I got to keep doing what I love while at the same time rehabbing my body. Highly recommend this practice and Jonson.
Drew Himel
Dr. Jonson and his entire Direct Orthopedic team are incredible, he spent a lot of time better understanding my injury and thoroughly explained what was going on with my body and the appropriate exercises to help ease the pain and prevent future injuries. I’ve been to a lot of other physical therapists where they barely spend any time with you and give you exercises to do while seeing lots of other patients. That was not the case with Direct and can’t recommend their services enough. Thank you again for all your help.
James Beebe
My PT is the greatest PT one could ask for. She lives what she preaches, focus on the patient. She kept on schedule was prompt with any changes, excellent communication and excellent knowledge of the muscular skeletal arrangement and remedial approach to getting me back in shape. (total hip replacement) A wonderful rehabilitation experience (A+)
Who Needs Balance Training
Good balance is critical for safe movement, injury prevention, and maintaining independence in daily activities. Our balance training is beneficial for anyone who feels unsteady, has trouble with coordination, wants to prevent falls, or simply wants to improve the way they move.
- Older Adults: to reduce fall risk, maintain independence, and improve mobility.
- People With Neurological Conditions: such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or stroke recovery that want to regain and maintain their functional abilities.
- Individuals With Vestibular Disorders: including vertigo or inner ear dysfunction.
- Post-Injury Or Post-Surgery Patients: especially after joint replacement surgeries or injuries to the ankle, knee, hip, or spine.
- Adult & Senior Athletes: to enhance coordination, agility, and prevent sports injuries.
- People With Joint Instability: from conditions like arthritis, hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
- Individuals With Impaired Proprioception: often due to diabetes, neuropathy, or aging.
- Anyone Looking To Improve Overall Physical Performance & Stability: even without an existing condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is balance training?
Balance training involves exercises and techniques that improve stability, coordination, and body control.
Who should do balance training?
Anyone experiencing unsteadiness, recovering from injury, or looking to prevent falls and improve mobility can benefit.
How often should I do balance exercises?
Most people benefit from balance training 2–3 times per week, but we may recommend more based on your needs.
What types of exercises are included?
Exercises are performed safely with a trained physical therapist by your side and may include standing on one leg, step-ups, core strengthening, and activities that challenge your coordination and body awareness.
Can balance training help with vertigo or dizziness?
Yes, vestibular rehabilitation is a type of balance training designed to reduce symptoms of vertigo and improve inner ear function.
Is balance training safe for older adults?
Absolutely. It’s especially important for older adults to reduce fall risk and maintain independence, and it can be safely tailored to all fitness levels.
How long does it take to see improvement?
Many people notice improvements in balance and confidence within a few weeks of consistent training.
Ready To Get Started?
Whether you need rehab for an injury or want to enhance your performance, we can help. Call our office at 904-822-4622 or fill out the form to request an appointment.