What is Vertigo?
Vertigo is a common type of dizziness that often stems from problems within the inner ear balance system. Symptoms can include:
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sensations of spinning, swaying, or feeling off balance
- Difficulty maintaining your balance while standing still and/or with walking
How the Vestibular System Works
Housed in the inner ear, your vestibular system consists of three semicircular canals, otolith organs, vestibular nerves, and pathways that communicate with our brain. These components of our vestibular system are key contributors to maintaining postural stability, balance, and overall safety during movement.
Common Diagnoses & Conditions
Vestibular therapy can effectively treat a wide range of conditions, including:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Vestibular Hypofunction
- Chronic Subjective Dizziness
- Vestibular Neuritis and Labyrinthitis
- Meniere’s Disease and Vestibular Migraines
Vertigo symptoms may also be associated with neurological conditions such as strokes, traumatic brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.
What to Expect from Treatment
Recovery requires intervention from a trained vestibular rehabilitation therapist. Your journey begins with a comprehensive examination involving an analysis of:
- Gait (how you walk)
- Balance
- Muscle strength
- Oculomotor (eye movement) system
- Diagnostic tests to locate the source of the issue (peripheral vs. central)
Following the exam, treatment includes specific maneuvers and progressive exercises focused on gaze stabilization, habituation, balance, and strength to restore your quality of life.
Expert Care at Curative Therapy Services
Our therapists work collaboratively with you and your physicians to provide the safest, most effective treatment possible. We aim to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage your symptoms effectively.
Because dizziness can have many causes, it is important to seek medical consultation first. If dizziness or balance issues are affecting your life, don’t wait!
Schedule a consultation with our vestibular rehabilitation specialist at Curative Therapy Services today.