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
elderly women stand and dance with group old woman at the mirror in position of the ballet stand in a dance studio

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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We had the chance of having a wonderful therapist that worked very hard to take us where we are now! We are so so grateful to everyone we had the chance to meet ! And particularly Miss Jaclyn who have been cheering on and caring for my daughter !Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, Beavercreek ★★★★★ JOE IS AWESOME. TAKES YOU THRU VARIOUS EXERCISESHAS BEEN A GOD SENT CONSTANTLY MONITORS YOU WHILE TAKING YOU THRU THE VARIOUS EXERCISES.FOR ALL YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPY NEEDS, YOU NEED TO SEE JOE AT EXCELGREAT EXPERIENCE AND AGAIN, JOE IS AWESOME ANDAN EXCELLENT THERAPIST.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, West Deptford ★★★★★ Everything about this PT facility (Somerset) is awesome. This is my second time going for therapy. The first time was for a “frozen shoulder”. This time it’s for lower back, hip and shin pain. It’s a fairly new location for Ivyrehab and has state of the art treatment options. As you enter, you are greeted by Kristina (sp?) with a smile and a friendly hello. She is also very helpful in making/changing appointments. Dr. Alex and Stephen are the main therapists and sometimes they have other interns helping out. Both these therapists are very knowledgeable, have great listening skills and recommend treatments based on pain levels and endurance. Most of my treatments have been with Dr. Alex. At every visit, he reviews pain level since last treatment, makes necessary adjustment and changes treatment as necessary. Very flexible in terms of various options for treatment. Great people all around. A plus point for me is that the location is only 5 minutes from home. So happy to have found this therapy place and such wonderful people who genuinely care about your well-being. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Somerset ★★★★★ I had the privilege of working with an exceptional physical therapist, Connie, who completely transformed my life. After a painful lower back injury at the gym, I was desperate for relief, and her expertise and guidance were nothing short of incredible.From the very beginning, her dedication to my recovery was evident. She took the time to thoroughly assess my condition, listened attentively to my concerns, and devised a tailored treatment plan that was both effective and manageable.She motivated me to push my limits and regain my strength, all while ensuring that I felt comfortable and safe during every session. Her patience and empathy were invaluable during the challenging moments.Thanks to her expertise and personalized care, I am now pain-free and back to pursuing my fitness goals. I can’t express enough gratitude for her dedication to my well-being. If you’re in search of a great physical therapist who can truly make a difference, look no further. This therapist is a true professional who genuinely cares about your recovery and overall health.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Princeton ★★★★★ Ivy rehabilitation in Mooreatown is a wonderful facility. Everyone is extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. I would like to give a special shout out to Tanner Kerr who is an all around great individual!! ★★★★★ WHAT A GREAT TEAM AT IVY REHAB!Had a hip replaced in late August 2022. Went to ivy and found i had truly made the right decision.Their staff is understanding of pain levels, exercise tolerance and necessity of treatment-beyond that, they also focus toward recovery and quality of life.I don’t think I could have made a better choice. Great thanks to the ivy team!Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Kokomo! ★★★★★ An extremely friendly atmosphere from the first time you walk through the door until the time you leave. Colleen and Joe are helpful with any insurance situations you might require. Joe is a very caring and extremely capable therapist. He explains why he’s having you do certain exercises and walks you through the process of your rehabilitation. I would highly recommend this office for anyone looking for Physical Therapy .Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, West Deptford ★★★★★ ABC Pediatric Therapy has an amazing team of Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech Therapists. The dedicated therapists provide feeding therapy, AAC services, and Early Intervention, making ABC a fun and fulfilling place for every kiddo, and family, that walks through the doors! ★★★★★ Kaelani is a superb physical therapist.Her knowledge, bedside manner, patience, encouragement, and smile are five stars.Ivy is lucky to have her, as am I.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Briarcliff Manor ★★★★★ The entire staff were helpful and friendly. All therapists were skilled, kind and knowledgeable.I am very pleased with my progress. I feel stronger since beginning therapy. I understand the need for continuing my program at home. I appreciated the teaching I received to help me understand my diagnosis.Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Synergy Rehab and Wellness, Staunton ★★★★★ Ivy Rehab Moorestown is the best.After total knee replacement,Brant and Andrew got me up and going in short order.Everyone there was friendly,knowledgeable,and intent on getting your best results.Would recomend Ivy to everyone.Response from the ownerThank you for the 5-stars! It means so much. – The team at Ivy Rehab PT, Moorestown ★★★★★ I’ve been receiving water therapy for 4 weeks for right hip pain, the water exercise helps while in the water, however, it has motivated me to get on my stationary bicycle, going at a slower pace, but moving. All of the staff make you feel comfortable to be at IvyRehab for physical therapy, a clean and experience.Response from the ownerThanks so much for the great rating! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Bala Cynwyd – North ★★★★★ I had a total knee replacement and came to Ivy Rehab for physical therapy. Tanner Kerr was my physical therapist and was always so positive and encouraging! The therapists and assistances are all wonderful and work together! I highly recommend Ivy Rehab for any type of rehabilitation! ★★★★★ Just finished my PT for a torn bicep, Hats off to Dave, Rudy, Lori, Rhonda & Danielle for making the experience a pleasurable one. All very knowledgeable and explained what each exercise was and what it did to rehab you quicky & safely . , always a smile when you enter, while your there and on your way out. Hope I don’t need PT again but if I do it will be at Ivy. Thanks Again!!!Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Barnegat ★★★★★ We have had a great experience at leaps and bounds. My daughter loves going and working with the therapists. They always follow her lead and teach her things based on her interests. We do occupational and physical therapy. After physical therapy she is always so excited about the new things she was able to accomplish. Her balance and coordination has improved so much. She’s gaining hand strength and will be totally ready for kindergarten thanks to the help of the caring professionals here. ★★★★★ I came in with a hip impingement that was making running painful and I worried I wouldn’t be able to complete a half marathon I had planned with family. Adam quickly got to work and coached me through strengthening my hip and core. Adam is a great teacher and always explained what we were doing and why it was important in my recovery. I was so excited when I was recently able to run my very first half marathon completely pain free! Not only did Adam help me reach my goal, but he made me a better, more confident runner by incorporating strength, mobility, and balance work into my routine.Adam, Tyler, and Kathleen treated me like family and created a warm and welcoming environment that I truly looked forward to going to every week! I’m so glad I’m able to run without pain, but I will genuinely miss them all!I would absolutely recommend Adam and the whole team at Ivy Rehab Conshy. They’re incredibly good at what they do and I’m so thankful for all their help and support to get me across the finish line!Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Conshohocken ★★★★★ I have received stellar rehabilitative care from Ivy Rehab. Caroline Trezona is extremely knowledgeable and is adept at clearly communicating the necessary steps to achieve maximum benefit and patiently guides me toward the optimum motions personally tailored for my individual needs. I have been to physical therapy in the past where you’re given basic instruction and then left to perform while the therapist attends to another patient. Ivy Rehab, and Caroline in particular, provides personal one-on-one care throughout each session to ensure maximum benefit.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Cary js_loader
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