Vestibular Therapy

The second most commonly reported complaint within doctors’ offices is dizziness and loss of balance. In fact, 76 million Americans will experience some sort of dizzy spell or vertigo at some point in their lives. These are both extremely common conditions that can affect your equilibrium, making you feel off balance. Symptoms can vary from acute to chronic and in some severe cases, they can even be indicators of serious health risks.

Feelings of dizziness or vertigo can greatly limit your daily life, making it difficult for you to perform even the simplest tasks without feeling as if you might fall over. Fortunately, at MVPT, we offer some of the most effective vestibular rehab services, aimed at retraining your vestibular system to regulate feelings of stability and balance.

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What is vestibular therapy?

At MVPT, we provide vestibular therapy for our patients suffering from balance disorders. Balance disorders refer to a broad range of conditions, but they are all connected by the effect they have on the vestibular system, also known as the inner ear.

Examples of some conditions that we treat through vestibular and balance therapy include:

  • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
  • Meniere’s disease
  • Vestibular neuritis
  • Vestibular loss
  • Motion sensitivity associated with migraine headache disorder
  • Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
  • Post-concussive syndrome

Vestibular therapy, also referred to as vestibular rehabilitation, is conducted through a process of “adaptation and compensation.” This means that the vestibular system is actually being “reprogrammed” through both passive and active therapies to follow alternative connections with the brain on adjusting imbalances and regaining stability.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vestibular Therapy

Vestibular therapy is a specialized, exercise-based physical therapy program designed to rehabilitate the vestibular system, which includes the inner ear and brain pathways that control your balance and spatial orientation. It is highly effective for individuals suffering from vertigo, dizziness, inner ear infections (labyrinthitis/vestibular neuritis), Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), stroke, or concussion.

The sensation of spinning, or vertigo, is most commonly caused by Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), a condition where tiny calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear become dislodged and migrate into the semicircular canals. When you move your head, these displaced crystals send false movement signals to your brain, causing a brief but intense sensation of spinning.

Yes, certain types of vertigo can often be resolved in just one or two sessions. If your vertigo is diagnosed as BPPV, a vestibular physical therapist can perform specialized canalith repositioning maneuvers (such as the Epley maneuver) to gently guide the displaced inner ear crystals back into their correct position, providing rapid and lasting relief.

During vestibular therapy, your physical therapist will guide you through custom-designed exercises that train your brain and eyes to adapt to movement. These may include gaze stability exercises to improve eye-head coordination, balance retraining drills on different surfaces, and gradual motion tolerance movements to desensitize your nervous system to dizziness-triggering positions.

It is completely normal to experience some mild, temporary dizziness during vestibular therapy, as the exercises are specifically designed to gently challenge the inner ear system to stimulate healing. Your physical therapist will closely monitor your symptoms, pace your treatment safely, and provide resting strategies to ensure you remain comfortable throughout your care.

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If you are searching for vestibular therapy, search no further. We can help you if you are struggling with steadying yourself while standing or walking.

If your dizziness is holding you back from living your normal daily life, contact MVPT to schedule an appointment with one of our qualified physical therapists. Our specialized services will help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible.