Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy

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If you have experienced dizziness, lightheadedness or vertigo, you are not alone. An estimated 69 million people have experienced similar symptoms throughout their lifetime.

It may be the result of a vestibular disorder. While many leave their symptoms untreated, vestibular therapy may help those who wish to find relief. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is one solution.

VRT may help control symptoms and reduce functional disabilities. It aims to improve one’s quality of life. ATI has certified vestibular rehabilitation therapists available to treat patients suffering from vestibular disorders.

Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is a specialized exercise-based program that is used to alleviate problems that occur as a result of a vestibular, or balance, disorder. Our vestibular physical therapists are extensively trained to utilize VRT to improve balance and reduce other problems related to dizziness.

Patients who can benefit from individualized vestibular rehabilitation include those diagnosed with:

Vertigo
Dizziness (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness, Cervicogenic Dizziness)
Labyrinthitis
Meniere’s Disease
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Vestibular migraines
Imbalance
Vestibular Hypofunction
Vestibular Neuritis
Acoustic Neuroma
Ototoxicity
Mal de Debarquement
Perilymph Fistula
Falling due to neck/brain injuries or stroke

What are Vestibular Disorders?

Vestibular disorders occur when age, disease, or injury affect the complex and delicate balance system between the brain, inner ear, and eyes. When vestibular dysfunction presents, the brain eventually compensates over time by using the body’s other senses. For patients whose symptoms continue to affect their ability to perform daily activities, VRT can be utilized to achieve compensation and stability.

The exercised-based therapy is designed to reduce symptoms such as: