Vestibular Dysfunction

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Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is a form of physical therapy that uses exercises to enhance balance and reduce dizziness. It can help make individuals with balance problems feel more stable and lower their risk of falling.

The goals of VRT are:

to improve gaze stability,
to enhance postural stability,
to improve vertigo, and
to support better performance in daily activities.

Can Physical Therapy Help?

Physical therapy can help in strengthening and regaining the range of motion in muscles that have weakened due to inactivity. For instance, if you avoid a specific head movement that triggers vertigo, it can lead to weakened and stiff neck muscles.

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What are some Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises?

Balance retraining: Maintaining balance while performing tasks with your upper extremities involves coordinating your core stability and posture to ensure stability and prevent falls.

Posture training: Shifting from a seated position to standing or leaning forward to pick up objects

Eye movements: Moving your eyes up and down, side to side

Head movements: Tilting your head forward and backward, rotating it from side to side, and gradually increasing the speed of these movements.

Habituation exercises: Consistently exposing yourself to movements or visual stimuli that cause dizziness, like walking on patterned carpets or watching action movies, can help your body adjust to these triggers.

Vestibular Dysfunction

Vestibular Dysfunction

Physical Therapy in Marietta | Dallas GA

Can Physical Therapy Help?

FAQs

What are some Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises?

How Long Does Vestibular Rehabilitation Take to Work?

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