Vestibular Rehabilitation
Our physical therapists are experts at treating certain types of dizziness, especially vertigo. Vertigo is a spinning or tilting sensation which can be frightening and frustrating and is often caused by dysfunction in the inner ear, specifically the vestibular system. Common symptoms also include visual disturbances and imbalance with associated symptoms of nausea, difficulty concentrating and fatigue.
Center Rehab is an experienced provider of vestibular rehabilitation, which can successfully treat vertigo, reduce dizziness and improve your balance. Using specific exercises and self-management strategies, our specialty-trained physical therapists will help you to stabilize and alleviate symptoms.
Do I need vestibular rehab?
Nearly 40% of all adults will experience vertigo at least once in a lifetime. There are many different types of dizziness including vertigo, disequilibrium, pre-syncope, or lightheadedness. Some causes of dizziness need to be treated by a physician.
Research has indicated that physical therapy and vestibular rehab can be effective in treating:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Labrynthitis/vestibular neuritis
Cervicogenic dizziness
Concussions
Vestibular migraines
Age-related dizziness & imbalance
Our program starts out with taking a detailed history and performing a comprehensive evaluation. Patients can expect their first session to be a full hour long evaluation of symptoms, history, triggers to their symptoms, medications, activity level and functional mobility issues. Any fall history will be fully discussed.
Who will treat me?
Sara Riedel, PT & Maggie Thomas, DPT are our vestibular and balance experts. Please book your appointments with them. Treatment will begin on the first visit and patients can expect to be prescribed home exercises to work on. Come comfortably dressed. Call our office today and start feeling steady on your feet again!