Vestibular Program

Dizziness and disequilibrium are second only to low back pain for the most common reasons Americans visit the doctor. Even moderate dizziness can affect mobility, activity levels and overall quality of life. In a large percent of cases, the cause is an unresolved inner ear or vestibular problem.

Program Goals

• Reduce dizziness and vertigo
• Improve balance
• Provide education in environmental and home modifications for fall prevention and safety awareness
• Increase aerobic condition and general activity levels
• Decrease headaches and pain in the upper back and neck
• Provide patient education and instruction in home exercise program

Treatment

• Vestibular ocular exercises
• Balance retraining
• Canalith repositioning procedures for BPPV
• Gait stabilization exercises
• Compensatory strategies
• Cardiovascular exercises
• Sensory integration strategies
• Posture education and instruction in ideal head and body positioning
• Fall prevention and safety training