The vestibular
(inner ear) organs can become damaged from disease
or injury. When this occurs, the brain can no longer
rely on them for accurate information about equilibrium
and balance. This can result in dizziness, vertigo,
nausea, difficulty concentrating, or imbalance.
In turn, this can result in potentially negative
effects on a person’s day to day functioning, ability
to
work, relationships, and quality of life.
Vestibular rehabilitation is an exercise-based
program designed to promote central nervous system
compensation for inner ear deficits.
Conditions We Treat:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positonal
Vertigo (BPPV)
- Labrynthitis
- Ménière's
Disease
- Vestibular Neuritis
Evaluation
and Treatment Plan
A qualified physical therapist
will conduct a comprehensive evaluation that includes
a medical history and observations of balance,
posture, gait, and compensatory strategies. It
may include eye-head coordination tests that measure
how well a person’s eyes track a moving object
with or without head movement.
Care and Management
Education – Anatomy/function
of affected muscles and structures,
common problems associated with recovery, activities to avoid and goals of exercise
and home
programs.
Therapeutic Exercise –
This is an individually designed program that
includes head,
body, and eye exercises, gait activities, and balance activities.
Home Program – Instruction
in self-management, individualized exercises
and relaxation and breathing techniques. |
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Dizziness
Dizziness
is the third most common symptom after chest
pain and fatigue, accounting for
over 8 million primary care visits per year.
The cost of medical care related to dizziness,
imbalance, and falls exceeds one billion dollars. |
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