Vestibular Rehab

At the Ivy Rehab Network, our physical therapists are specially trained in treating disorders of the vestibular system. Our vestibular rehab program is an exercise-based technique that is designed to decrease dizziness, help improve the ability to steady your vision and retrain parts of your postural control due to vestibular dysfunction.

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What is the vestibular system?

The vestibular system is the portion of the inner ear and brain that helps control your balance and equilibrium. If damaged, the vestibular system can make you feel unbalanced – like you are suddenly spinning, tilting, or floating.

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Female trainer helping senior woman in a gym exercising with a bosu balance training platform. Elder woman being assisted by gym instructor while workout session.

Causes & risk factors of vestibular disorders.

Vestibular disorders affect about 35% of adults over the age of 40 and account for 60 million doctor visits every year. Even as much as 5% (3.3 million) of children from ages 3-17 have a dizziness or balance problem. Request an appointment.

Common disorders that can affect the function of the vestibular system are:

  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)-
  • Vestibular Neuritis
  • Vestibular Labyrinthitis
  • Meniere’s Disease
  • Ototoxicity
  • Perilymph fistula
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Stroke (CVA)
  • CHI/TBI (Closed Head Injury / Traumatic Brain Injury)
  • Post-Concussion Syndrome
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Symptoms of vestibular issues.

Symptoms for vestibular dysfunction can be brought about my many forms of pathology, and can be differentiated by their anatomic origin as either central (within the brain), or peripheral (within the vestibular apparatus in the inner ear). Symptoms of vestibular issues include:

  • Vertigo
  • Dizziness
  • Imbalance
  • Lightheadedness
  • Disequilibrium
  • Oscillopsia (visual changes while moving)
  • Nystagmus
  • Ocular tracking difficulty and eye fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Falls
  • Difficulty walking

Symptoms of a dysfunctional vestibular system can last a few minutes to a few hours or more and may come and go.

Young woman suffering from vertigo or dizziness problem of brain or inner ear
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Recovery from vestibular disorders.

While there are numerous ways to treat and recover from vestibular disorders, physical therapy has been one of the most successful forms of treatment. By assessing your symptoms, our physical therapists will determine the best course of treatment in conjunction with your physician. From Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) to Post-Concussion Syndrome, our specially trained physical therapists can eliminate your symptoms as well as improve your balance, your safety, and your function in daily life.

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His attentiveness to my needs made every session not just productive but also surprisingly enjoyable.All of the staff there ( can’t name them all as I would probably miss someone and I don’t want to do that) is helpful and kindUnder Noah’s guidance, I’ve experienced tremendous improvement in my physical well-being. His expertise and personalized approach have led to noticeable results, leaving me feeling stronger, more mobile, and incredibly satisfied with the progress achieved.I highly recommend Noah at Ivy Rehab for anyone seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate physical therapist. His commitment to his patients’ well-being is truly commendable, and I’m incredibly grateful for the positive impact he’s had on my journey to recovery.Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, New Hyde Park js_loader