Vestibular therapy is a specialized form of physiotherapy that is used to treat and improve vestibular disorders and symptoms. This includes- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Unilateral or bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction, Imbalance, Motion sensitivity, vestibular neuritis. Treatment is done using manual head maneuvers techniques and/or an extensive exercise program plan to balance and stabilize the symptoms and correct the issues.
Balance, stability, spatial orientation, and motion are the types of actions supported by the vestibular system – a maze of interconnected chambers that start at the inner ear and carry signals to the midbrain and cerebellum. If you find yourself challenged by everyday activities like bending over, laying down, or even your morning commute, you may be suffering from a vestibular disorder.
When the vestibular system is damaged or otherwise not functioning correctly, it can present several types of physical symptoms, including:
Vestibular therapy can help retrain how your brain processes the signals it receives from the vestibular system, helping alleviate many symptoms of vestibular disorder. Vestibular therapy or rehabilitation is an exercise-based program performed under to guidance of specially trained physiotherapists.
Depending on your condition and your physiotherapist’s evaluation, your session may include some or all the following:
Results from a vestibular rehabilitation program can take days or weeks to be fully realized; it depends on the cause of the vestibular disorder. Some patients report an immediate improvement after only a few sessions, while others will need to continue their therapy for several weeks or months.
