Dizziness and balance problems affect one in three people of all ages and are the number-one reason for doctor visits among people 75 and older. They are also the number-one cause of falling deaths for people over age 85.
Anxiety, concentration problems, dizziness, fatigue, hearing loss, loss of balance, nausea, lightheadedness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and vertigo (BPPV) are just some of the symptoms experienced by people with balance or vestibular problems. Dizziness and balance problems can be caused by various conditions:
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Head Trauma
- Whiplash Injury
- Labyrinthitis
- Ménière’s Disease
- Migraines
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Ototoxicity
- Perilymph Fistula
- Stroke & Transient Ischemic Attacks
- Vestibular Neuritis
These disorders can have potentially devastating effects on your patient’s ability to work, relationships with family and friends and overall quality of life. With thorough evaluation, leading-edge treatment and compassionate hands-on care, we can reduce the symptoms and help recovery from:
- Central Vestibular Problems
- Peripheral Vestibular Problems
- Cervicogenic Dizziness
- Whiplash Injury
- Head Injury
We perform comprehensive static and dynamic balance testing using state-of-the-art equipment with objective measurements. We use special techniques such as the Epley maneuver and the Roll test to help people with positional vertigo, or BPPV. Our vestibular rehab program includes:
- Therapeutic exercise for motion intolerance problems & visual changes
- Balance rehabilitation
- Repositioning techniques for BPPV
- Correcting postural dysfunction & corresponding muscular weakness
- Education for prevention, maintenance & self-care after discharge
We have helped many people with balance/vestibular issues. There’s an excellent chance we can help your patients, too. Call us and help your patients benefit from the most experienced, effective and compassionate care available.
Be sure to visit our Patient Education page for comprehensive information on some of the conditions we treat.
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