BE SURE FOOTED WITH VESTIBULAR REHAB
Oneof themostcommonconcerns inpatientswithdizzinessandvertigo whocompleteavestibularrehabilitationprogram is, “Willmyresults last?” Research suggests that, with the proper post-therapy exercise, patients who successfully complete vestibular rehab will maintain their positive results long after leaving a physical therapist’s office. What Happens Next? Theaimofvestibular rehab is to improve function andbalancewhilereducingdizziness.This isespecially important inolder patients who already bear a higher risk of falls as a result of age-related neuropathy, vestibular dysfunction and a host of other conditions. As a result, those who have experienced a positive outcome as a result of vestibular rehab are often reluctant to leave the care of clinicians. To assuage this anxiety and extend the outcome of rehab, physical therapists will often prescribe a home-based exercise program that reinforces therapeutic processes.
Balance Issues Do Not Improve On Their Own. Bottom line, if you are experiencingdizzinessandvertigo,youwillnotexperience improvement without intervention. This is especially true in elderly patients whose functionaloutcomesarevitaltotheirqualityof life.Vestibularrehabilitation asperformedbyaphysicaltherapist isthemosteffectivewayofproviding theseoutcomesandahome-basedexerciseprogramupon release from physical therapy is the best way to maintain them over time. Now is the time toconsiderphysical therapy ifyouorsomeoneyou love is experiencingvertigoanddizziness.Notonlywillvestibular rehabilitation in particular improve their balance and gait, it will provide them with lasting results that will impact their quality of life long-term.
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