Category: Vestibular Rehab
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3 reasons why post-COVID-19 vestibular treatment may be necessary for you
Even in a post-COVID-19 world, people can still experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms months after their initial infection. Research shows that up to one-third of infected people experience symptoms months later. Some of those symptoms include neurological and vestibular problems, like a loss of balance and dizziness. In fact, dizziness is said to be the most…
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3 common PPPD symptoms and how PT can help you manage them
Persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is a condition where a patient experiences several instances of dizziness, vertigo or balance difficulties. It occurs after an initial event or condition that caused the individual to first feel dizziness, vertigo, or balance problems. Some of these initial events can include a stroke, a migraine, a concussion and a…
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Why would people be looking for vestibular therapy near them?
We rely on our balance every day to get us where we’re going. Most of us can walk around without thinking about it, and we take our balance for granted. But when our balance is impaired, it can be seriously debilitating. If you suffer from a loss of balance, a vestibular disorder may be the…
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Three natural treatment options physical therapists offer for vertigo
Medication most definitely has a place in treating injuries and medical conditions. But more and more people are also recognizing how problematic medications can be, too. This recognition is one reason why you may be looking for natural treatment options for vertigo. What is vertigo? Vertigo is what you’re experiencing when it feels like the…
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Five conditions that could be the source of your balance issues
There are many issues that can affect your balance, and many of them cause symptoms like dizziness, vertigo and falls. Often, these symptoms occur together. They can also lead to some serious injuries. For instance, it’s reported that 1 out of 5 falls leads to a serious injury like a fracture or concussion. Working with…
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What’s the top reason people seek vestibular physical therapy?
There are many reasons why people seek out vestibular physical therapy, but the top reason people do so is to treat a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is a condition that affects a part of the inner ear, and it occurs when calcium carbonate crystals (otoliths) break free of their normal position…
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Five conditions that vestibular physical therapy can treat
Does your vision swim when you move your head in certain ways? Do you often feel unbalanced when walking? People who said yes to either of these questions should consider looking into vestibular physical therapy. This type of physical therapy is also called vestibular rehab, and it’s intended to help people feel more stable and…
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Can physical therapy treat vertigo?
Have you ever stood up and felt like the room was spinning around you? This means that you’ve experienced a balance issue called vertigo. Vertigo is a disorder of your vestibular system that causes a feeling like the room is spinning. It can also lead to nausea and vomiting. Physical therapists can offer treatment for…
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How to stop dizziness naturally with physical therapy
Feeling faint, woozy, unsteady or weak. All these words are used to describe dizziness. This issue is often a side effect of some medications, but it can also be caused by inner ear problems, dehydration or low blood sugar. It’s estimated that more than 2 million American adults report frequent dizziness. Figuring out how to…
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What are the most common causes of falls in the elderly population?
If you’re an older person, falling is something you want to avoid at all costs. In fact, according to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among the elderly. Once a fall occurs, it can become more likely to happen again too, leading to declines in…
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Elderly patients can use these two fun balance exercises
One thing that’s the same for many people as children and as elderly people is they have trouble balancing. Physical therapists in Winterville, North Carolina, typically recommend a daily balance exercise routine to elderly patients, but this routine can become stale and boring after a while. Here are two fun balance exercises that elderly people…
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What does vertigo feel like?
If you’ve never experienced vertigo, it can be hard to understand how it can make you feel. Vertigo is a balance issue often caused by inner ear problems like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), but it can also be a symptom of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) like concussions. The answer to the question, “What does…