Steady Strides in Durham

Regain your strength… Regain your independence!

What is Steady Strides?

Steady Strides in a one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary program designed to help you improve your balance and mobility. Our team is comprised of a physician, a prosthetist/orthotist, and over 20 physical and occupational therapists who work together to help you achieve your goals. We have put together this elite team so you are able to get quick care, regain your mobility and function quickly and safely, and eliminate excessive trips to healthcare offices.

Who Needs Steady Strides?

Do you or a loved one:

  • Trip when walking or have a fear of tripping?
  • Have a history of falls in the past 6 months?
  • Require increased assistance with daily tasks?
  • Tire quickly when walking?
  • Have pain when standing or walking?
  • Have an amputation and need a prosthesis?
  • Have a prosthesis or orthotic you are unhappy with?
  • Have a prosthesis but need help walking more naturally?

How Can Steady Strides Help Me?

Prosthetics and Orthotics

Brian Center Southpoint is happy to collaborate with Brittany Stresing, a nationally recognized and award-winning prosthetist and orthotist. Brittany works closely with you and your therapist to understand your needs so  you can focus on achieving your highest level of functional mobility. Brittany provides prosthetic limbs for those who have had an amputation or orthotic braces for your leg or back to help you walk safely and with reduced pain. Your therapist will then assist you in using your orthotic brace or prosthesis to improve your mobility.

Balance

Balance is an important part of our day-to-day life. If you have a history of falls, feel unsteady when walking or standing, or require increased assistance with daily tasks due to fear of falling, Steady Strides can help you get back on your feet. Brian Center Southpoint is one of the few facilities in the southeast and North Carolina to offer BalanceWear® by Motion Therapeutics. BalanceWear® is a new wearable product that often enables patients to regain much of their balance and mobility immediately upon application. Our therapists have extensive experience in treating balance disorders and are dedicated to helping you achieve your highest potential.

At Brian Center Southpoint, our goal is getting you back to the lifestyle you enjoy. Our multidisciplinary team will work together to provide you with an individualized treatment plan along with any adaptive equipment necessary to help you return to the activities you enjoy. Our spacious gym is fully equipped with cardio, strengthening, and balance equipment to help you as you strive to reach your goals. Whether it be enjoying a round of golf, playing with your grandchildren, or simply improving your independence with day-to-day life, the Steady Strides program is dedicated to your success.

Contact us today to find out more information.

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