Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy

Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) is an exercise-based therapy program that maximizes the body’s natural ability to compensate for balance disorders.  A comprehensive evaluation is performed to determine the nature and extent of impairment as a result of the vestibular disorder.  This evaluation includes:

• History and onset of symptoms
• Identification of risk factors
• Balance, coordination, and agility testing
• Gait/Stance evaluation
• Oculomotor exam
• Positional or maneuver-induced assessment
• Review of medical condition with collaboration with physician
• Review of lifestyle and individual needs

Based on the results of the evaluation, a customized treatment program is developed to return the individual to daily activities and independent function.

VRT treatment includes:

• Balance Re-Training to include static and dynamic systems
• Sensory Organization Training
• Gaze stabilization
• Habituation exercise
• Compensatory strategy
• Canalith Repositioning Treatment for BPPV
• Aerobic Conditioning
• Functional Mobility training
• Manual therapy to cervical spine/paravertebral muscles
• Environment and home modification to reduce fall risk

Your therapist will work with you to understand your goals and develop a treatment plan to achieve those goals through physical therapy.  Our treatments have an individualized, patient-centered focused. All treatments are one-on-one so you can expect to receive optimal care during each treatment session.