HOW WE CAN HELP
• Vestibular rehabilitation – this form of physical therapy focuses on the vestibular system, located within the inner ear, and the ways in which we can strengthen it. The vestibular system sends the gravitational messages to your brain about your body movements, and focusing on balance-specific exercises can help in strengthening this system, thus diminishing the effects of vertigo. • Canalith repositioning maneuvers – this form of physical therapy focuses on treatment-specific head and body movements for BPPV patients. These exercises help in moving 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 blockage shrinks, the symptoms of vertigo will lessen. If you believe you may be experiencing vertigo, contact Empower Physical Therapy today. We’ll provide relief for all of your dizzying symptoms.
The most common symptoms of vertigo are:
• Dizziness – this is the most commonly reported symptom of vertigo, also referred to as swaying, spinning, tilting, or the sensation of being pulled to one direction. • Nystagmus – this is the phenomenon of experiencing uncontrollable eye movements, commonly referred to as “eye jerks.”
• Tinnitus – this is commonly referred to as “a ringing of the ears.”
• Headaches
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Sweating
• Fainting
• Hearing loss
EXERCISE ESSENTIAL USE THIS EXERCISE TO IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE. BALANCE | ANKLE STRATEGY Stand with good posture. Sway backwards and forwards keeping your knees and hips straight. Maintain your balance by using your ankles. Sway for 30 seconds. Rest. Repeat 5 times. It can undoubtedly be difficult to determine when to seek treatment for something. It is true that vertigo can sometimes go away on its own, but it can also progress and result in worsening symptoms over time. Why would you want to take the risk? If you believe you may have the symptoms of vertigo or one of its causes, it is important to consult with a doctor immediately. Physical therapy is a common treatment for vertigo, and our therapists at Empower Physical Therapy are trained to help alleviate any dizzying, lightheaded, or physically unstable symptoms you may be experiencing. The most common treatments for vertigo are:
Have youmet your 2020 deductible? If you havemet your insurance deductible this year, or have money in your HSA account, it would cost you little or nothing for us to treat those aches and pains. Or, if you want to work on your core strength before we head into 2021, the Empower PT team can help! Your insurance plan may cover it completely. YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR FREE PHYSICAL THERAPY FROM PEOPLE YOU TRUST HAVE YOU MET YOUR 2020 DEDUCTIBLE?
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