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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Excellent4.8★★★★★ review us on ★★★★★ Aaron, Josh, and the rest of the staff–John, Chris, Michelle, Alexa, Ebony–have all been pleasant and genuinely concerned with my rehab status and well-being. I felt very comfortable talking with them and voicing any questions or concerns regarding my progress. They guided me through stretching and exercises that alleviated my condition and strengthened me. They were professional as well as personal. I felt very comfortable and well cared for, and enjoyed my time. I would highly recommend Excel!Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ I can’t say enough about what a wonderful experience recovery from my total shoulder replacement was because of the expertise and professionalism of the physical therapists at Ivy physical therapy in Rhinebeck. The therapists really cared about my recovery, worked patiently with me as I regained my range of motion and strength. They were always positive and encouraging. I’m now we’ll on track to be back on the slopes later this winter and look forward to getting my kayak back on the Hudson this summer. Kudos to your guys for helping me get my life back. Highly recommended.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share your experience, it means so much! – The team at- The team at Ivy Rehab PT, Rhinebeck ★★★★★ If I could give Ivy Rehab 10 stars I would. From the initial intake and evaluation through the therapy, Ivy is tops. The Therapists are knowledgeable and understanding. The office staff is wonderful and friendly. Your rehab is watched intensely, and the workout is thorough. Just chat with other patients and you will find a similar response. In fact, on the day of his release, one patient simply stated that Ivy had “saved his life.” That should tell you everything about where you need to go to get well.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, Island Park ★★★★★ We started going to ABC therapy because we learned one of my sons has some very serious swallowing issues. Children’s was taking too long to get him in and, at the suggestion of my pediatrician, I reached out to ABC. My little guy started seeing Sydney and I don’t think I could sing her praises enough. My little guy has literally gone from struggling to complete a bottle and rapidly losing weight to a happy baby demanding more and more bottles with plenty of healthy baby rolls and curious about other foods. I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say in many ways I think she saved his life. We are still seeing her and every time we go for our appointment she is happy to see him and he’s happy to see her.When my other baby (twins) started showing issues with food (a common issue in premature babies) the choice for OT was clear. My little guy sees Jordan and she’s also incredible. She is thoughtful and is always willing to go the extra mile for him. She senses his needs well and works accordingly. The improvement he has made in the short time he’s been seeing her is obvious to everyone.The facility itself is wonderful. The front desk employees are always pleasant and helpful. The facility is always clean. And they worked well to make sure the twins were seen at the same time to help with scheduling. I love this place and I’m forever thankful!!Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, Cincinnati – Red Bank Road ★★★★★ I came to Back in Action in acute pain and unable to walk without a cane. In just 3 months, I am pain free and walking without a cane. Also I was taught what exercises to do when my pain acts up and how to practice self-care better. We even worked on my balance!! My PT Carly was fabulous. Can’t say enough good things about this practice (clean, professional, friendly, accepts insurance, communication was great, did periodic appraisals of my condition) .. It was a great all around experience, I would highly recommend them. THANK YOU BIA, You got me my quality of life back!!!!!Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Back in Action Physical Therapy, Apex ★★★★★ I received excellent care from both Renee and Jonathan for my herniated lumbar disc. The one-on-one manual therapy and exercises helped me regain range and mobility and my pain level improved significantly. The entire team is warm and friendly. I would highly recommend this clinic. ★★★★★ My children have been with ABC for nearly 4 years and they have helped them tremendously. My sons have autism and have made such progress with ABC’s knowledgeable and skilled staff. They are just wonderful. Whoever gave them a bad review is just 🤪 crazy. They really work with your schedule and availability. The activities they work on with the kids are skill building and fun!Response from the ownerThank you Min Min!! ★★★★★ This place is amazing and has helped my son improve so much. I wanna give a special thanks for Ashley as she was my sons ot therapist and the reason he is so much smarter they have a special bond !! All of the staff is kind caring and amazing we love Danielle our speech therapist as well she is great !Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, Cincinnati! ★★★★★ All four of my kiddos have received therapy services at this location and we have had an amazing experience. We’ve done speech and physical therapy and every therapist has been a joy to work with and my kids look forward to coming. We’ve loved seeing the progress each child has made. Scheduling is easy and they almost always have availability soon (sometimes within days, almost always within a week or two). This is significantly less than the other big local name for these services. Billing has always been handled well and anytime there’s been a small issue it’s been taken care of quickly and easily. We highly recommend!Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, Cincinnati – Red Bank Road ★★★★★ I can’t say enough great things about Ivy Rehab! Both my 8-year-old son and I have had fantastic experiences here. The therapists are top-notch, especially Toren and Kirsten, who worked with us closely. My son has some physical challenges, and Kirsten was amazing at tailoring his therapy to build strength and confidence. Kirsten is always great at making sessions productive yet fun. The entire staff is warm, professional, and truly dedicated to their patients. We’re so grateful for the care and attention we’ve received at Ivy Rehab. Highly recommend!Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Island Park ★★★★★ Cosmo excellent therapist. He’ll work me hard but not overdue it. I feel I’ve progressed at a steady pace and feel comfortable that I’ll be able to walk without a cane. That day will be great and all because of Cosmo.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Hackensack ★★★★★ We’ve only started going here 2 weeks ago, and it has been great so far!! The front desk staff is very nice, and welcoming. The therapists are great with the kids; they’re very patient!! I have learned so much already, and have gotten so many resources to take advantage of! Definitely recommend!!Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, West Chester Township ★★★★★ I went here for 4 months and they helped me not only with why I came in, but also with something else that I had an issue with for years. They also recommended a specialized test that helped diagnose something important. They were all so kind (the PTs, Jerry, front desk staff) and I would definitely come back in the future if I ever need to.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Hoboken ★★★★★ My computer just ate my recommendation. Having had rehab in the past from Michael Donahue, I found the new team to be very professional, knowledgeable as to exactly what you need and encouraging when you begin to show any improvement. We would highly recommend the Excel office at 1007 Mantua Pike, West Deptford. Specifically I have had treatment for 3 weeks and look forward to continue improving in the next few weeks. Joe and Kellen are extremely professional and pleasant as is Colleen who handles the appointments. You never feel you have wasted time. We are very thankful for their training. Barbara and Joe DombrowskiResponse from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, West Deptford ★★★★★ ABC Pediatric Therapy has been a light to our family. They have really helped my children find their voice. Their therapists are respectful and kind. I have recommended this office to other parents that may be struggling with speech or motor skills.Response from the ownerWe are so pleased to hear the progress your children have made! Thank you for trusting us with the care of your children! ★★★★★ A shout-out of appreciation to each staff member of Ivy Rehab-Willingboro. It is through my participation and your guidance that I have been able to positively increase my psychological and physical well being .My initial/evaluation meeting with Robert Williams 04/25/22 determined the best physical therapy program which would meet my needs. My last/evaluation 11/10/22 meeting with Jennifer Stewart determined my increased mobility and how far I had come with physical challenges. Between my first and last meeting, all staff members participated with assisting me with achieving my goals. Thank you.All staff are professional/friendly and committed to their job. Although the rehab site is small (was undergoing expansion and remodeling at this time.) I felt comfortable because all staff/participants were required to wear masks and the exercise equipment was disinfected after individual use.I highly recommend Ivy Rehab-Willingboro for your physical therapy needs!I am a “happy camper” and I’m sure you will be too!😄Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Willingboro! ★★★★★ This is the best physical therapy place I have ever been to. From the moment you walk in, Tyler and the staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly making the entire experience enjoyable, which no one says about PT. I came in with an ankle injury from soccer and Tyler knew exactly what kind of programming was needed to get me back out on the field. I was highly impressed with his knowledge, guidance, and recommendations throughout the process. I strongly recommend this location, especially if you’re an athlete looking to stay competitive.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Conshohocken ★★★★★ Connie has been a great help with the healing of my knee. She has lots of patience and answers all my questions. I feel very comfortable with sharing my progress with her knowing she is always very encouraging. Great experience 👍Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Princeton ★★★★★ I would highly recommend Excel PT and specifically this location. Antonio and Angelo were fantastic. Both are extremely professional and knowledgeable. They actually made going to PT enjoyable. You can tell they really care about helping their patients. Everyone in the office including the aides and the receptionist are all very friendly and helpful.Response from the ownerHi Vincent – thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear about your experience with the team at our Englewood Cliffs office and appreciate your recommendation. <3 ★★★★★ We have been taking my son here for about four months and I can’t say enough good things. We see Miss Demi for speech therapy and she is amazing. She really takes the time to communicate and connect with my child. She is also very positive and patient. All the people at the front desk are great too and I really love how easy it is to call and talk to someone directly. I would recommend.Response from the ownerThank you Jillian! ★★★★★ If I could give them 10 stars, I would!!This is a group of very skilled, knowledgeable and compassionate people, equipped to help you get out of pain and back to yourself. I should know because I’ve had a bilateral knee replacement and 1 year ago, got a new hip.People of all ages are being helped each day…Tyler and Adam have been life savers for me. They have a new therapist, Emily and she is great too! If you call you will speak to the wonderful Kathleen who will answer your questions and help you feel at ease.My physical health is greatly improved from last year and I thank Ivy Rehab in Conshohocken for it. Thank you!!!Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Conshohocken js_loader