Vestibular issues are often caused by an imbalance between the left and right vestibular organs in the inner ear and tend to disrupt a person’s sense of balance and spatial orientation, causing frequent symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, and changes in balance and hearing. Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialized approach to managing these symptoms, focusing on exercises that are designed to retrain the brain and enhance the vestibular system’s function. Those who participate in vestibular rehabilitation often see significant improvements in dizziness, blurred vision, balance, and have an increased confidence in daily activities, contributing to a higher quality of life.
Vestibular rehabilitation is a type of physical therapy that targets the vestibular system, which includes parts of the inner ear and brain responsible for processing sensory information related to balance and eye movements. When this system is compromised due to illness, injury, or aging, vestibular rehabilitation helps to retrain the brain and restore its normal function by addressing the root causes of dizziness and imbalance through targeted exercises.
The main goals of vestibular rehabilitation are to reduce dizziness, improve balance, and increase overall activity levels in individuals dealing with associated symptoms.
Vestibular rehabilitation is designed for individuals with a wide range of vestibular disorders, such as:
– Vertigo
– Ménière’s disease
– Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
– Labyrinthitis
– Vestibular neuritis
– Migraine headache
– Complications post stroke
– Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
– Frequent falls
