Vestibular Therapy

vestibular therapyVestibular rehabilitation and balance therapy is an exercise-based treatment approach to facilitate central nervous system processes, to compensate for inner ear deficits which result in dizziness and/or imbalance. This therapy is conducted by certified vestibular therapists.

Signs and symptoms of Vestibular issues could include but are not limited to:

  • Chronic dizziness
  • Sudden onset of dizziness
  • Dizziness with changes in position, turning head, rolling over in bed
  • Increased dizziness or disorientation in busy environments
  • Motion sensitivity
  • Sensation that stable objects are moving
  • Difficulty stabilizing gaze or maintaining visual focus
  • Loss of balance with head turns when walking

Diagnoses that could benefit from vestibular therapy:

  • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
  • Stroke, transient ischemic attack, traumatic brain injury, and other central insults
  • Acute unilateral peripheral or central insult
  • Unilateral or bilateral vestibular hypofunction
  • Meniere’s disease
  • Acoustic neuroma
  • Cervicogenic dizziness
  • Vestibular neuronitis/labrynthitis
  • Vertiginous Migraines
  • Unilateral or bilateral vestibular loss
  • Status post any vestibular or inner ear surgery
  • Post concussive syndrome