Steady All of Your Dizzying BBPV Symptoms How is BPPV treated? Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo can hinder your daily life, limiting your ability to perform even the simplest of tasks. Fortunately, Centra Rehabilitation has some of the most advanced techniques for diagnosing and treating BPPV. Vestibular rehabilitation is a form of physical therapy focuses on the vestibular system located within the inner ear and the ways in which we can strengthen it. Since the vestibular system sends the gravitational messages to your brain about your body movements, focusing on balance-specific exercises can help in strengthening this system, thus diminishing your BPPV symptoms. Canalith repositioning maneuvers, such as the Epley maneuver, are forms of physical therapy that focus on treatment-specific head and body movements for BPPV patients. These exercises help in moving 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 blockage shrinks, the BPPV symptoms will lessen. Dizziness is common and can have many causes. Vertigo, however, is a little different. While dizziness is typically synonymous with “lightheadedness,” which creates the illusion of being unsteady, vertigo is typically a response to a physiological factor that is causing a quite literal imbalance in your body. Those experiencing vertigo have reported feeling as if they are “rocking” or “spinning,” even when they are sitting still. What exactly is BPPV? Vertigo in general is most commonly caused by an imbalance in the inner ear, also known as the “vestibular system.” Your vestibular system helps you maintain your balance and center of gravity by sending messages to your brain regarding your movement. When this is impaired, the necessary messages become blocked from your brain, and your movement becomes affected. You may feel as if the world is spinning around you, you can’t focus your vision for prolonged periods of time, or you can’t stand/move properly without feeling like you’ll topple over. In addition to the imbalanced sensation of vertigo, some accompanying symptoms of BPPV may include: • Double vision • Arm or leg weakness • Sweating • Hearing loss • Headaches or migraines If you believe you may be suffering from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, contact Centra Rehabilitation today. Our licensed physical therapists will design an individualized treatment plan based on your specific needs, in order to help you regain your balance and ease your symptoms. Find balance with Centra Rehabilitation. Our specialized treatments and balance therapy programs will help you get back on your feet in no time!
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Amber McKinney, PT, DPT, Amber McKinney, PT, DPT, has been practicing physical therapy for three years with prior experience in acute care and acute rehabilitation with special skill development and focus on treating neurological deficits in the post stroke and traumatic brain injury populations. Her outpatient interests include treating patients with back and neck pain, neurological deficits or disorders, and post concussive syndrome. Amber is accepting new patients at Centra Rehabilitation – Gretna Medical Center, 291 McBride Lane, Gretna, Virginia. To schedule an appointment, please call 434.656.4607. Education Radford University • Bachelor of science, Exercise, sport and health education
Marymount University • Doctorate, physical therapy
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