Have you ever felt dizzy, unsteady, or experienced problems with balance and spatial orientation? These issues could be related to your vestibular system—a complex network of structures within the inner ear responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium. When problems arise in this delicate system, it can significantly impact daily life. This is where vestibular physical therapy steps in.
Vestibular physical therapy is a specialized area of physical therapy that focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders related to the vestibular system. This therapy aims to improve symptoms associated with dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, and spatial disorientation.
The primary objective of vestibular physical therapy is to help individuals overcome the challenges posed by vestibular disorders and improve their overall balance and stability, confidence, and independence.
Vestibular physical therapy is instrumental in managing various vestibular disorders, including Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Vestibular Neuritis and Labyrinthitis, Meniere’s Disease, Vestibular Migraine, Post-Concussion Syndrome, Age-Related Balance Problems, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (3PD).
Vestibular physical therapists employ various treatments and exercises to address vestibular disorders and improve balance. These include balance and gait training, oculomotor and gaze stabilization exercises, canalith repositioning maneuvers, habituation exercises, motion sensitivity training, and fall prevention strategies. Physical therapist can also assess and treat any related problems with the neck that commonly accompanies dizziness.
To schedule a physical therapy appointment for your vestibular condition, click here.
To ask a question about your vestibular condition, email Dr. Burkhardt at: sarah@seatosummitpt.com.
