Balance, Vestibular, & Fall Prevention


Program Overview

  • Detailed evaluation and scientifically-based programs to address the unique needs of patients with mild to complex dizziness and balance disorders.

  • Physical therapy treatment to restore postural flexibility and strength, body awareness, balance control, reaction speed, and effective integration of vestibular, somatosensory, and visual information for safe and functional movement patterns

  • In-clinic progression utilizing techniques such as Vestibular Rehab Therapy and Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers for various forms of positional vertigo.

  • Comprehensive Home Fall Prevention Exercise Program

  • Documented functional goals, timelines, and progress reports

 

Comprehensive Evaluation

  • Comprehensive subjective and objective evaluation to determine physical therapy diagnoses for relevant pathological problem.

  • Postural, gait, and functional movement analysis

  • Assessment of mobility, strength, core control, pain, body awareness, and balance control under various conditions, that may contribute to faulty movement patterns, imbalance, dizziness, and falls.

  • Assessment for the contribution of vestibular, somotosensory, and visual information in balance control and orientation in order to specifically target deficits.

  • Identification of fall risk followed by training for fall prevention.

  • Identification of appropriate activities and exercises to initiate and progress a home program through the phases of recovery.

Common Diagnoses Treated

  • Imbalance with History of Falls

  • Prebyastasis (age related balance decline)

  • BPPV (positional vertigo)

  • Vestibular Neuritis & Labyrinthitis

  • Vestibular Hypofunction

  • Migraine

  • Meniere’s Disease

  • Post-Concussion

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • CVA

  • Neurodegenerative Disorders

  • Autoimmune Disease

  • Cerebellar Disorders

  • Post Surgical Conditions

  • Mal Debarquement Syndrome

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