Rehabilitation | Vestibular Rehabilitation

Vestibular Rehab Many individuals experience episodes of vestibular disorders at some point in their lives. If the vestibular system is damaged, it disrupts the normal relationship of head and eye movements as well as the perception of center and postural adjustments needed to maintain your balance.

People with this disorder may experience dizziness, spinning, decreased balance, jumpy vision, nausea and decreased postural control. This can result in secondary symptoms including decreased energy levels, frustration and anxiety. Most individuals recover from a vestibular disorder quickly because the vestibular system is very adaptable.

The vestibular rehabilitation program is designed to decrease dizziness and restore balance, strength and postural control, along with promoting an independent lifestyle.

Vestibular rehabilitation can help with symptoms of:

dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, spinning or tilting
balance or visual disruption with head motion

TYPICAL DIAGNOSES FOR VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION INCLUDE:

labyrinthitis
vestibular neuritis
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

Meniere's disease
bilateral vestibular dysfunction
central vestibular dysfunction

Initial evaluation

complete a functional assessment to identify the symptoms and the activities contributing to your symptoms
assess muscle strength, function, movement and flexibility
assess eye/head coordination
identify positions and/or activities that cause symptoms
create an individualized program

Exercise

teach position techniques that help reduce symptoms
improve balance to restore/improve functional independence and return to a normal lifestyle
improve strength and endurance
improve stability of vision during movement
stabilize movement through eye-head coordination activities