Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is a non-invasive therapy that can help with balance, dizziness, vertigo, and other symptoms related to vestibular disorders. VR can help improve quality of life by teaching the brain to use other senses to compensate for vestibular system damage.
- What it is
VR is a type of physical therapy that helps the brain and inner ear’s balance system. It uses exercises and manual techniques to help the body heal naturally. - How it works
VR therapists assess the vestibular system and create a customized treatment plan that includes exercises to do in the clinic and at home. The goal is to reduce the frequency and intensity of symptoms.
What’s assessed
During an assessment, your therapist will evaluate your balance, eye movements, and other factors to determine a customized treatment plan
- Benefits
VR can help with:- Reducing the risk of falling
- Improving balance
- Reducing dizziness
- Improving vision stabilization
- Increasing body strength
Why is vestibular rehabilitation important?
When something interferes with the system’s connection, your central nervous system can’t process information correctly. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy helps restore those connections, ultimately reducing your symptoms of dizziness and imbalance.
What is the Vestibular Therapy Rehabilitation Process?
- Balance Training. Balance training is a crucial component of vestibular therapy, aimed at enhancing a patient’s ability to maintain stability and prevent falls. …
- Gaze Stability. …
- Canalith Realignment Procedures. …
- Habituation Training.
Conditions we treat:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Vestibular Neuritis/ Labyrinthitis
Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)
Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
Imbalance and fall
Cervicogenic Dizziness
Vestibular Migraine