Vestibular Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy for Balance Disorders
Balance disorders like vertigo (a type of dizziness) are all too often occurrences that most people do not realize are treatable with therapy. The therapy for dizziness and imbalance is known as balance rehabilitation or vestibular rehabilitation therapy. At every
Premier Physical Therapy location in NY and CT, we employ specially trained therapists who regularly see patients for balance and vestibular rehabilitation. Our physical therapists will work closely with you and your physician to effectively address and solve your balance disorder and get you back to normal.
The most common conditions that we see for Balance & Vestibular Rehabilitation at Premier Physical Therapy come from a wide range of injuries, illnesses, and disorders including:
- Cervical Vertigo Syndrome (Disequilibrium)
- Degenerative Vestibulopathy & Age Related Balance Issues
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV (“Ear Crystals”)
- Vestibular Neuritis and Viral Labyrinthitis
- Mal de Debarquement syndrome
- Ear or Other Viral Infections
- Ataxia, Cerebellar Problems, Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson’s
- Unilateral Vestibular Lesions/Hypo-function (UVL)
- Bilateral Vestibular Lesions /Hypo-function (BVL)
- Otoxicity, Acoustic Neuroma, and Perilymph Fistula
- Ménière's Disease
- Post Trauma Vertigo
- Motion Intolerance
- Issues with Falling or Fear of Falling
- Balance Dysfunction
- Stroke
- Hearing Loss
- Migraines
Our physical therapists provide a conservative and non-invasive approach to balance and vestibular rehabilitation using different reliable and proven techniques, which are optimized for each individual patient. These treatment techniques include:
- The Semont and Epley Maneuver
- Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers
- Gaze Stabilization Exercises
- Brandt-Daroff Exercises
- Physical Conditioning & Muscle Re-Training
- Balance & Gait Training Activities
- Strength & ROM Exercises
- Patient Education
- Manual Techniques for BPPV
- Log Roll Exercises
- Stress Reduction & Relaxation Exercises
- Visual Dependence Training
Request an appointment online or call to schedule your preferred appointment at one of our physical therapy centers of excellence located in Manhattan (New York City), Westchester County, NY (Eastchester, Hartsdale & Katonah), and Fairfield County, CT (Darien & Norwalk).