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How PT Helps With Dizziness and Vertigo
FEELING DIZZY?
PT Can Help! Physical therapy is a great way to address pain and help patients recover from injuries, but its uses extend far beyond that. For instance, many people don’t know that PT can help
a stroke or brain injury. It can also occur in patients who have diabetes and low pressure.
HOW IS DIZZINESS DIFFERENT FROM VERTIGO? While dizziness leaves you with the sensation that your head is spinning, vertigo leaves you feeling like your surroundings are moving or spinning. Nevertheless, both can cause imbalance, a sense
patients who are experiencing balance issues, dizziness, and/or vertigo. This is known as vestibular rehabilitation, and our therapists at PT Pro are skilled in creating treatment plans for these issues. WHAT CAUSES DIZZINESS? Dizziness is often a symptom that comes and goes. While it is not in and of itself life-threatening, it is a sign that something else is wrong. It may be a sign that you have an inner ear disorder. If you can recall your days as a student in biology, you’ll remember that the mechanisms in our inner ear help us balance. Fluid buildup in the ear or other issues can throw off our balance and cause dizziness.
of unsteadiness on your feet, or falls. Long or regular bouts of either can also decrease your quality of life.
HOW CAN PT HELP? The good news is that PT is an incredibly effective way to address vestibular problems. It can help ease your symptoms, improve your balance, reduce your risk of falling, and increase your quality of life. If you’re experiencing bouts of dizziness or vertigo, consult with our PTs to get an individualized treatment plan that will address the causes of your symptoms and get you back to feeling steady on your feet. Visit us online at PTPro.biz or call our office at 425-497-8180 to see how we can help.
Dizziness can also be a medication side effect; a symptom associated with headaches, migraines, or neck pain; or a lingering symptom from
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