Vestibular rehabilitation focuses on alleviating symptoms of vestibular disorders, such as vertigo and post-concussion syndrome. It incorporates exercises and repositioning techniques designed to reduce vertigo, dizziness, gaze instability and imbalance and falls. Canalith repositioning maneuvers treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which accounts for 90% of all disability caused by dizziness.
Vestibular rehabilitation can often provide a permanent solution to dizziness and imbalance. Expected outcomes from vestibular rehabilitation can include decreased risk of falls, a decrease in dizziness symptoms, improved balance, improved gaze stability, increased body strength, a return to your prior level of movement and function, and an increase in confidence in your ability to maintain balance.
“I had been getting severe vertigo spells for eight months, since I stood up from my dentist’s chair. It was seriously affecting my performance at work and my personal life. I no longer felt like doing my normal recreational activities that I used to enjoy, due to the dizziness. I made an appointment with Dr. Briggs and she referred me to Pintler Physical Therapy. It took several months of rehab for the vertigo to subside. I had a relapse, but it went away. I now feel normal again thanks to these wonderful therapists. I feel they gave me my life back.”
Many physical therapy services are commonly used in combination. Learn more about our related services.
