Vestibular Rehabilitation is a specialized form of Physical Therapy used to treat inner ear disorders or symptoms characterized by dizziness, vertigo, vision and balance disorder. Active's vestibular rehabilitation program is designed to help people suffering from dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, and other inner ear disorders. Vestibular rehabilitation is a conservative, non-invasive, and drug-free option for combating dizziness and balance difficulties. A clinician will develop an individualized treatment plan that includes exercises to strengthen posture, gait, and components of the balance system (eyes, ears, and legs). A home exercise program may be designed specifically for the patient's tolerance, physical condition, and diagnosis. Approximately 90 percent of patients show levels of improvement from vestibular rehabilitation.
Some vestibular conditions that are routinely treated using physiotherapy include.
• Vestibular Neuronitis
• Labyrinthitis
• Migraine Associated Dizziness
• Meniere's
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
• Dizziness in the elderly