Do I Need Vestibular Therapy
If you have any of the following symptoms Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) will benefit you!
Dizziness
Balance issues
Feelings of instability
Difficulty tracking objects
Difficulty concentrating
Feelings of brain fog
Feelings of inner ear “fullness“
Difficulty tracking items as they move
Our Highly Trained PT Will Help You
Eliminate your dizziness
Learn strategies to eliminate your symptoms
Return to activities without stress
Improve your balance
Improve your visual tracking
Improve your reading and concentration levels
Improve your mental health
Patients with chronic vertigo often experience a decline in mental well-being due to stress and fear of vertigo episodes. Eliminate your symptoms and return to a normal life without stress!
How Can Vestibular Therapy Help?
There are several different types of vestibular rehabilitation exercises, but they can generally be divided into three categories:
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These exercises are designed to help the brain adapt to and tolerate movements that typically trigger vertigo or dizziness. The exercises may involve repetitive movements of the head, such as turning or tilting, or movements of the whole body, such as standing up or walking. The goal of habituation exercises is to reduce the sensitivity of the vestibular system to certain movements and stimuli.
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These exercises are designed to improve the ability to maintain clear vision during head movements, which can be impaired in people with vestibular disorders. The exercises typically involve focusing on a stationary object while moving the head or body, which helps train the brain to keep the eyes steady despite movement.
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These exercises are designed to improve balance and coordination, which can be affected by vestibular disorders. The exercises may involve standing on one leg, walking on uneven surfaces, or performing other activities that challenge balance and coordination. The goal of balance exercises is to improve the ability to maintain balance and prevent falls.
What Will My PT Do During Treatment?
During Treatment, your certified vestibular physical therapist will use specific maneuvers to diagnose exactly what is causing your dizziness and/or balance issues.
We will incorporate different exercises to gradually increase your tolerance using:
Laser light stability movements
Proprioceptive training
Gaze stability
Balance
Neck Strengthening and postural training
Through a series of specific movements your therapist will diagnose and treat the underlying cause of your symptoms and teach you exercises to prevent future exacerbations.