What Is Vestibular Therapy?
Vestibular Physical Therapy or Vestibular Rehab Therapy (VRT) is an exercise-based treatment program which is designed to decrease symptoms of dizziness, spinning or loss of balance. The word “vestibular” refers to a connection between the ears and the brain which assists with balance while doing things throughout the day.
What does Physical Therapy after a Head Injury Look Like?
I can’t begin to describe how often I get the question, “What can you do for the brain after a concussion in physical therapy?” And my response 100% of the time is, “We evaluate and find the root cause of any of your symptoms.”
Why am I Dizzy?
Dizziness is among the most common reasons patients visit the emergency room, with more than 85 different conditions that can cause this symptom.1 One of most common causes for their dizziness that individuals seek emergency care for is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BBPV. About 50 percent of all dizziness in the older population is due to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), and accounts for 20 percent of dizziness across all ages.2
