About Us

The Story Behind Balance Briefs

Hi, I am Dr. Bennett Gatto PT, DPT. I am a physical therapist and the creator of Balance Briefs. Throughout my career, I have spent over 12 years helping my patients regain their independence and improve their overall physical and mental wellbeing. Balance Briefs do exactly that; help people stay safe and active!

Balance Briefs were created to solve a recurring problem with my patients who kept falling. One patient in particular, would fall multiple times a day. When I cued him to keep a wide base of support, he stayed stable. He could walk around his house, up and down stairs, do just about anything without losing his balance. However, without cues, his feet would come too close together, he would lose his balance, and he would stumble or even fall. I experimented with ways to provide a constant reminder, and finally after multiple iterations, Balance Briefs were born. Since wearing Balance Briefs, his rate of falling has reduced dramatically and he walks with better posture, gait, and much more confidence!