How should you handle a client who experiences dizziness during reformer work?

How should you handle a client who experiences dizziness during reformer work?

• A. Continue and push through.
• B. Stop, assess for dehydration/orthostatic symptoms, adjust height, and consider rest before continuing.
• C. Ignore and proceed to next exercise.
• D. Change clients.

Answer: (B)

Dizziness during reformer work signals that the body's current demands may be unsafe to continue. The right approach is to stop, check for dehydration or signs of orthostatic intolerance, adjust the setup to a more stable position by changing the reformer height, and allow the client to rest before deciding whether to proceed. Dehydration and orthostatic changes can lower blood pressure and reduce blood flow to the brain, so pausing to rehydrate, take a few calm breaths, and reassess protects against a loss of balance or improper form. After the dizziness resolves, you can reintroduce work gradually—at a lower height or with lighter resistance—and monitor closely, stopping again if symptoms return.

Dizziness during reformer work signals that the body's current demands may be unsafe to continue. The right approach is to stop, check for dehydration or signs of orthostatic intolerance, adjust the setup to a more stable position by changing the reformer height, and allow the client to rest before deciding whether to proceed. Dehydration and orthostatic changes can lower blood pressure and reduce blood flow to the brain, so pausing to rehydrate, take a few calm breaths, and reassess protects against a loss of balance or improper form. After the dizziness resolves, you can reintroduce work gradually—at a lower height or with lighter resistance—and monitor closely, stopping again if symptoms return.