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.
