HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP Physical therapy is a standard treatment for vertigo, and our therapists at Quality Performance Rehab 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 alsowill 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 neckmovements 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 Quality Performance Rehab 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/ https://www.choosept.com/guide/physical-therapy-guide-vertigo
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HEALTHY RECIPE ZUCCHINI NOODLE “PASTA” SALAD
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. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
Improves balance
• 1 clove garlic, grated • 16 ounces spiralized zucchini noodles • 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes • ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives • ¾ cup shaved Parmesan cheese, divided
INGREDIENTS • 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 3 tbsp red-wine vinegar • 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper • 1 small shallot, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS Whisk oil, vinegar, oregano, mustard, crushed red pepper, shallot and garlic in a large bowl. Add zucchini noodles, tomatoes, olives and half the Parmesan; toss gently to coat. Divide evenly among 4 bowls; sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
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