Specialties

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Vestibular rehabilitation (VRT) is a type of physical therapy that helps people with balance problems caused by vestibular disorders. Vestibular disorders are conditions that affect the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance and spatial orientation. VRT can help to improve balance, reduce dizziness, and improve quality of life. It is typically a long-term treatment, but it can be very effective in helping people with vestibular disorders to live normal lives. There are many different types of VRT exercises, but some of the most common include:

Gaze stabilization exercises: These exercises help to improve the ability to keep the eyes still when the head is moving.
Postural exercises: These exercises help to improve balance and coordination.
Visual exercises: These exercises help to improve the ability to use vision to compensate for vestibular problems.
Retraining exercises: These exercises help to retrain the brain to process vestibular information correctly.

VRT is typically provided by a physical therapist who is trained in vestibular disorders. The therapist will work with the patient to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to their individual needs. The treatment plan may include a variety of exercises, as well as education about vestibular disorders and how to manage them. VRT can be an effective treatment for a variety of vestibular disorders, including:

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
Meniere’s disease
Acute vestibular neuritis
Chronic vestibular insufficiency

Here are some of the benefits of vestibular rehabilitation:

Improved balance: VRT can help to improve balance by retraining the brain to process vestibular information correctly.
Reduced dizziness: VRT can help to reduce dizziness by reducing the sensitivity of the vestibular system.
Improved quality of life: VRT can help to improve quality of life by reducing the impact of vestibular disorders on daily activities.