VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION

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The vestibular system is a part of the inner ear that helps to control balance. If your inner ear is damaged by diseaseor injury, or it is work­ ing improperly, you may benefit from vestibular rehabilitation. Vestibular rehabilitation is an ex­ ercise based therapy program used to treat bal­ ance and dizziness disorders. It is based on the body' s natural ability to compensate for balance problems. Certain exercises strengthen this abil­ ity, and with a focused exercise routine, patients can improve their balance and note reduced dizziness.

Our goal is to help improve the quality of life and mobility for people experiencing imbalance or falls. There are many reasons balance can be impaired:
  • Changes in vision, inner eat and sensation
  • A history of orthopedic problems, such as low back and neck pain, arthritis and joint changes, which lead to decreased range of motion needed for balance
  • Changes in posture, which can lead to unsteadiness
  • Fear of falling

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Your therapist will evaluate you and perform tests in order to develop an individualized treatment plan which may include:
  • Balance retraining and balance strategies: helping the body to regain balance through a variety of exercises and techniques.
  • Sensory organization techniques and gaze stabili­zation strategies: helping the body to use its sens­es to overcome dizziness and decreased balance.
  • Habituation exercises: helping the body to de­crease dizziness by repeatedly exposing it to a stimulus.
  • Canalith Repositioning Maneuver: a maneuver performed by the therapist to manipulate the cal­cium crystals found in the inner ear.
  • Individualized home exercise program: an exercise program patients can do at home, based on each patient's individual needs.
There is no better time than now to eliminate dizziness and fear of falling from your life. Contact Ortho Rehab & Specialty Centers today to speak with a physical therapy specialist at one of our Arkansas offices.