Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT – Vertigo, Dizziness)
Vestibular physical therapy consists of movements and exercises performed to manage balance and dizziness issues.
Vestibular physical therapy consists of movements and exercises performed to manage balance and dizziness issues. Your physical therapist will do a comprehensive exam to assess gait, oculomotor and vestibular function, muscular strength, and mobility. Based on this assessment, your therapist will create an individualized treatment plan designed to decrease vertigo, dizziness, & related symptoms, improve balance in daily activities, and encourage self-confidence and independence in daily life.
Common Vestibular Conditions Treated by Physical Therapy
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Balance Impairment
- Concussion
Vestibular Treatments
- Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers (Epley Maneuver)
- Vestibular Exercise Protocols
- Gaze Stabilization Exercises
- Balance & Gait Exercises
- Self-Management Strategies & Home Exercise Program