How Physical Therapy Can Help Physical therapy is a standard treatment for vertigo, and our therapists at OSR Physical Therapy are trained to help alleviate any vertigo symptoms you may be experiencing. Your physical therapist will ask you questions to identify the cause of your vertigo and use this information to design the best treatment.
Your physical therapist will perform tests to determine the causes of your vertigo. In some cases, the tests will clarify what is going on and how to resolve it. For example, if you have Nystagmus, also known as "eye jerks." This is the phenomenon of experiencing uncontrollable eye movements and is common with BPPV testing. Our physical therapists are movement experts. In addition to vertigo testing, they also will determine your risk of falling. Then, depending on the results, your physical therapist may recommend further testing or specific interventions to alleviate your condition and ensure you are safe. The exact treatments will focus on helping you get moving again and managing your vertigo simultaneously. Treatment may include specialized head and neck movements that you can be taught to do. If you still have dizziness and balance problems after vertigo stops, your physical therapist can target specific activities to address those problems.
Therapeutic methods for vertigo Vestibular rehabilitation focuses on the vestibular system, located within the inner ear. The goal of this kind of therapy is to rebalance your vestibular system. The vestibular system sends the gravitational messages to your brain about your body movements, and focusing on balance-specific exercises can help reset this system, thus diminishing the effects of vertigo. Canalith repositioning maneuvers focus on treatment-specific head and body movements for BPPV patients. These exercises help move the calcium deposits out of the inner ear canal to alleviate blockage and allow gravitational messages to be more easily received by the brain. As the backup shrinks, the symptoms of vertigo will lessen. Call to make an appointment Physical therapy is essential to identify the correct exercises to relieve dizziness and vertigo to improve balance. We'll provide relief for all of your dizzying symptoms! Contact today to get started!
Healthy Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash
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“I was referred to OSR for the purpose of building strength and muscle to alleviate pain in my hips and knees caused by osteoarthritis. The entire staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. I actually enjoyed the sessions and indeed felt considerably better and stronger. I liked the way the staff developed a program suited just for me and consulted with each other at times to develop exercises that would help. I have stuck with the exercises since completing the program and have lost weight with the goal to perhaps eliminate the need for high blood pressure medicine. All and all going through the program was an excellent experience for me. I would highly recommend the OSR PT team!” — Debra
Ingredients: • 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and seeded and cut in 1-inch chunks
• 3 tbsp good olive oil • 2 tsp kosher salt • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Here's how to make it: Preheat the oven to 400° F. Place the squash on a sheet pan and drizzle with the olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss well. Arrange the squash in one layer and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the squash is tender, turning once with a metal spatula. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-butternut-squash-recipe-1921606
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