MOST COMMON VESTIBLULAR PROBLEMS
Most common Vestibular problems Vestibular disorders have big complicated names but the following conditions are the most common and respond well to Vestibular Rehabilitation: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a condition resulting from loose debris that falls into one of the semi-circular canals in the inner ear. Thesecrystalsdonotbelong in thesemicircularcanaland theresult is intense vertigo with certain head positions. This sensation of spinning occurs most commonly when rolling in bed or sitting up. This is a very common condition and while the symptoms are dramatic, it is easily treated. Most people only require one or two treatments to completely abolish all their vertigo. At Creative Therapy, all the therapists have been specially trained in the proper techniques to treat this condition. Peripheral vestibular hypofunction is a condition where one of the nerves that go to the inner ear is not working as well as its counterpart on the other side. These nerves need to work at the exact same speed and intensity. When the nerve on one side is a little slow, symptoms can include dizziness, lightheadedness, imbalance,nausea,andtheworldmayseemblurryorbouncy. The most common cause of this problem is a viral infection or exposure to toxic drugs. This condition can be treated by specific vestibular exercises coupled with balance exercises. Over a period of weeks, the symptoms gradually decline until they are gone and full balance is restored. Studies have shown that people who do specific vestibular exercises have a better outcome and faster recovery than people who just try to be more active or do general exercise.
Central vestibular disorder is a condition resulting from decreased function of one or more parts of the brain that helps process balance and spatial information from our joints, muscles and inner ears. Symptoms include dizziness, imbalance, and difficulty walking especially on unlevel surfaces. Thiscanbecausedbyastroke,multiplesclerosis,aging,orotherneurological problems.This condition is also treatableand responds tospecificvestibular and balance exercises, however, the treatment may take longer to achieve the full benefit. People with dizziness and vertigo can highly benefit from vestibular rehabilitation therapydoneby theexperiencedphysical therapistsatPreferred Physical Therapy Associates, Inc.. No matter your age, if you suffer from dizziness or vertigo you will benefit from physical therapy exercises to strengthen your balance sensors, reducing your symptoms and risk of falls. Start feeling like yourself again, give us a call today!
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