Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) is a specialized form of physical therapy designed to treat dizziness, vertigo, balance disorders, and other symptoms caused by problems in the inner ear or vestibular system. If you experience frequent dizziness, unsteadiness, or difficulty maintaining balance, vestibular rehabilitation can help retrain your brain and body to restore stability and improve your quality of life.
The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, plays a crucial role in maintaining balance, spatial orientation, and coordination between your eyes and head movements. When this system is affected by injury, illness, or age-related changes, it can cause symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, blurred vision, and balance problems.
Vestibular rehabilitation uses targeted exercises and therapy techniques to help the brain compensate for these changes and restore normal balance function.
Vestibular physical therapy can help people experiencing:
Persistent dizziness or lightheadedness
Vertigo (spinning sensation)
Balance problems or unsteadiness while walking
Motion sensitivity
Difficulty focusing during head movement
Frequent falls or fear of falling
Visual disturbances when moving
Nausea associated with dizziness
If these symptoms interfere with your daily activities, professional vestibular therapy can help improve stability and reduce discomfort.
Our vestibular rehabilitation program helps manage a variety of vestibular and balance disorders, including:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis
Vestibular migraine
Concussion-related dizziness
Age-related balance decline
Meniere’s disease
Post-surgical balance disorders
Early assessment and treatment can significantly improve recovery and reduce the risk of falls.