The Vestibular Rehabilitation Program
is a specialized form of physical therapy designated to promote
habituation and compensation for a wide variety of balance and vestibular
disorders. The goal of the program is to improve balance, decrease
dizziness and minimize falls by restoring normal vestibular function and
postural control.Typically, the
program is designed for patients with vestibular or balance disorders
causing any of the following symptoms:
- Vertigo / dizziness
- Frequent falls
- Disequilibrium / unsteadiness
- Gait difficulty
- Ringing in ears and/or hearing loss
- Restrictions of daily activities
There are many causes or reasons why a
patient may need a vestibular and balance evaluation. Some of these
reasons may include:
- Labyrinthitis-inner ear infection
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Acute vertigo caused by head trauma or
whiplash
- Chronic vertigo caused by chemical or
drug toxicity
- Acoustic neuromas
- Meniere's Disease
- Age-related multi-sensory deficits
- Stroke and vascular insufficiencies
Services
Glick Physical Therapy's Vestibular Rehabilitation program services
include any of the following:
- A comprehensive evaluation in
vestibular, proprioceptive, and visual system
- Analysis of functional abilities
* Ambulation with head movement, turns
and speed changes
* Neuromuscular integrity
* Muscle strength
* Static/dynamic balance when sitting and standing
- A personalized exercise protocol
focusing on
* Restoring muscle strength
* Enhancement of eye-head coordination to maintain stable gaze
* Improvement of postural control
* Gait stability
A typical patient will receive 1-3 therapy sessions per week for
approximately 4-6 weeks. Regular performance of a home exercise program
is usually the most important component of your recovery.
A prescription from your physician is
required for all physical therapy services in New York State. Call
today for details and schedule an appointment
516-692-7700 |
