Clinic Location
12800 Boenker Ln, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Free Consultation
(314) 499-6060
Work Hours
Mon - Fri : 07:00AM - 05:00PM
12800 Boenker Ln, Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 499-6060
Mon - Fri : 07:00AM - 05:00PM
Services / Balance & Ambulation Training
At STL Pain & Physical Therapy Center, we understand how vital balance and proper walking (ambulation) are to your daily independence. Whether you’ve experienced a fall, neurological condition, joint pain, or are simply feeling unsteady, our Balance & Ambulation Training program is designed to help you regain control, reduce your risk of falls, and improve your quality of life.
Our therapists perform a thorough assessment of your walking pattern (gait) to identify abnormalities or weaknesses that may increase your risk of falls or discomfort during movement.
Using advanced balance platforms and challenging exercises, we work to strengthen your balance control, coordination, and proprioception (body awareness). These activities help improve your ability to react to changes in your environment and prevent falls.
For patients who need assistive devices such as canes, walkers, orthotics, or prostheses, we provide hands-on training to ensure proper and safe use. We also offer guidance on managing these devices for daily activities.
Our goal is to reduce your risk of falls through targeted therapy, education, and home safety recommendations.
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Balance & Ambulation Training focuses on improving your ability to walk safely, confidently, and independently.
We assess your walking mechanics, posture, muscle strength, and use of assistive devices to identify the root cause of imbalance.
No two patients are alike. We develop a treatment strategy based on your unique needs, diagnosis, and functional goals.
Our team is led by Dr. Hassan Jafri, PT, DPT, and highly trained professionals skilled in movement science and neuromuscular rehabilitation.
From balance platforms and resistance training to therapeutic taping and manual therapy, we use modern tools to speed up your recovery.
We equip you with simple exercises and strategies to continue your improvement at home—long after therapy ends.
Reduces risk of falls and injuries
Improves walking patterns and posture
Enhances joint and muscle coordination
Boosts confidence in daily movement
Strengthens legs, core, and stabilizing muscles
Promotes independence and safety at home and outdoors
Your path to a pain-free, active life begins with a personalized consultation at STL Pain & Physical Therapy Center.
We begin with a detailed evaluation of your condition, medical history, lifestyle, and goals—so we understand the full picture before creating your plan.
You’ll meet directly with a licensed physical therapist who will explain your condition in easy-to-understand terms and answer all your questions.
At St. Louis Pain & Physical Therapy Center, we pride ourselves in getting to know each individual patient and working with him or her to come up with a uniquely individualized treatment plan to suit his or her needs.
While we believe Physical Therapy is essential to your recovery along with the medical therapy, we don’t want it to be a burdensome cost to you or your insurance. We want you to get better, stay better, and improve on your own.
As a patient, you can always anticipate courteous and professional treatment from the minute you walk into our front door.
We understand schedules change and things arise in our busy lives. If you need to reschedule, simply let our office know 24 hours before your appointment.
If you are in severe pain or recently had surgery, we make it a priority to get you an appointment. The greater the need, the greater the priority.
We are excited to offer the latest technologies to treat common pain syndromes. Our techniques are the most up-to-date available today for faster healing and pain relief.
If you are in severe pain or recently had surgery, we make it a priority to get you an appointment. The greater the need, the greater the priority.
We will be in direct communication with your physician and other members of your healthcare team to ensure a well-rounded plan of care.
Unlike many medications, our amazing treatment strategies have no side effects.period. Our hands-on approach works wonders for our clients. We utilize various FDA approved equipment such as Light force Laser for effective pain relief treatments.
None of our treatment approaches is “cookie-cutter.” We do whatever it takes to find solutions for your particular needs.
We believe your time is valuable. If you follow our instructions, arrive early, and have all your documentation ready, we promise no wait.
Paperwork can be quite a pain when seeing your doctor. We make our paperwork easy to understand and fill out.
