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Dizziness and vertigo can both hinder your balance, limiting your ability to performeven the simplest of tasks. Luckily, nomatter the cause, physical therapy for dizziness and vertigo can help. At OSR Physical Therapy, our therapist has some of the most advanced techniques for diagnosing and treating dizziness and vertigo, including vestibular rehabilitation and videonystagmography. Our physical therapists will perform a proper physical examination and take a thorough medical history to ensure we provide a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan. The primary goal of the assessment is to identify the specific cause of your dizziness and use a combination of manual therapy, balance exercises therapy, posture corrections, and education to help you resolve your condition. The most common treatments will focus on: • Reducing vestibular symptoms through specific head and body movements and positions. Thesemovements help restore the calcium deposits to alleviate your dizziness. • Balance exercises and vestibular rehabilitation. Specific balance exercises and particular activities focus on decreasing nerve sensitivity and reducing the effects of vertigo. • Postural education to optimize function. How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Balance
Our therapists may use videonystagmography to determine whether a vestibular disease is causing your dizziness or vertigo. It is the only test available to decipher whether there is a vestibular loss in one or both ears. This non-invasive test uses infrared goggles to record a patient's eye movements to determine how well the patient can react to visual stimuli responses sent from the vestibular system. If you believe you may be experiencing vertigo, contact us today. We'll provide relief for all of your symptoms. Call to make an appointment. Physical therapy is essential to identify the correct exercises to relieve dizziness and vertigo to improve balance. Contact OSR Physical Therapy today to get started!
Sources: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/balance-disorders https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3206229/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31813696/
At-Home Exercise
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BALANCE | ANKLE STRATEGY Stand with good posture. Sway backwards and
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forwards keeping your knees and hips straight. Maintain your balance by using your ankles. Sway for 30 seconds. Rest. Repeat 5 times.
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Always consult with your physical therapist or physician before beginning an exercise you are unsure of.
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