Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) is a specialized form of physical therapy designed to treat vertigo, dizziness, disequilibrium, and imbalance caused by the vestibular (inner ear) system. VRT utilizes exercises to promote central nervous system compensation for inner ear deficits. Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapists at Cynergy Physical & Occupational Therapy are trained in treating vestibular conditions will make a thorough assessment and put together a personalized plan of care. With the properly designed program and treatment, people who are suffering from vestibular disorders can resume daily activities, increase their stability, reduce their risk of falling and enhance their quality of life.
These conditions are closely related disorders. Vestibular neuritis involves swelling of one branch of the vestibulocochlear nerve that affects balance, while labyrinthitis involves both branches of the same nerve leading to balance and hearing deficits. Symptoms include sudden severe vertigo, dizziness, balance impairments, nausea, and possibly vomiting. Labyrinthitis can also include tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing loss. Once a patient has been evaluated by a specialized doctor, and the severe symptoms have subsided, they may be referred for vestibular rehabilitation. A skilled physical therapist will perform a thorough evaluation and design a program to work on specific impairments. Therapy may include exercises to promote substitution, compensation, and habituation. Gaze stabilization, balance exercises, and gait training may all be included to help patients return to activities of daily living.
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