What is Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy?
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is a specialized form of therapy intended to alleviate problems caused by vestibular disorders, primarily vertigo and dizziness, gaze instability, and/or imbalance and falls.
Vestibular disorders are common and can affect people of all ages.
Most often caused by:
- Head trauma (motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries)
- Inner ear infections (Vestibular Neuritis, Labrynthitis)
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Meniere’s Disease
- Perilymphatic Fistula
- Illness or disease
- Aging
- Certain medications
- Concussion
Other symptoms may include:
- A spinning sensation (frequently with changes in head positions)
- Difficulty reading or concentrating (including working on a computer)
- Poor balance
- Motion sensitivity (quicker movements provoke dizziness)
- Nausea
- Headaches
- Sensitivity to bright lights and noises
- Decreased tolerance to crowds
- Blurring of vision with head movements
- Difficulty watching TV or movies
A vestibular-trained therapist will assess you and provide you with a specific treatment and exercise program.
For more information check out: https://www.vestibular.org/