Vestibular Therapy
Our specialized therapists provide treatment known as Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) for conditions such as vertigo to eliminate symptoms of dizziness, headaches, lightheadedness, vertigo, nausea, and balance impairments. Our Physical Therapists are skilled in many techniques to decrease symptoms.
Some of these techniques include adaptation or habituation, canalith repositioning procedures (CRP), exercises that improve balance and/or gait, and gaze stabilization.
Symptoms of Vestibular Disorder*
Vertigo
Vision disturbances
Confusion
Dizziness
Constant need to hold onto something for stability or balance
Fatigue
Feeling lightheaded
Light sensitivity
Distractibility
Difficulty with coordination
Hearing disturbances
Imbalance
Underlying Causes Contributing to Vestibular Disorder
Peripheral Disorders:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) - vertigo caused by crystals out of place in inner ear balance system
Meniere's Disease - Vertigo, tinnitus (ringing in ears), and hearing loss due to intermittent swelling in the inner ear
Vestibular Neuritis or Labyrinthitis - Dizziness and/or hearing loss due to infection inthe inner ear
Acoustic Neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) - a tumor affecting the acoustic (hearing) and vestibular nerves
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) - vertigo caused by crystals out of place in inner ear balance system
Labyrinthine Infarction - Dizziness and hearing loss due to a clot blocking bloodflow to inner ear structures
Central Disorders:
Post-Stroke and Central Disorders - Brain-related causes of dizziness
Visual Vertigo - Dizziness provoked by visually-complex patterns in the environment
Post-Concussive Syndrome (PCS) - Caused by trauma to the brain
Vestibular Migraine - Migraine Associated Vertigo (MAV)
Motion Sensitivity - Nausea or dizziness caused by self or visual motion in the environment
Vestibular Treatments
Habituation
Gaze Stabilization
Balance Training
Infrared Video Goggles
Canalith Repositioning Procedures (CRP)
*Common vestibular symptoms present similar to many other disorders and should be confirmed and diagnosed by a medical doctor.
