Balance, Vestibular, & Fall Prevention
Program Overview
Detailed evaluation and scientifically-based programs to address the unique needs of patients with mild to complex dizziness and balance disorders.
Physical therapy treatment to restore postural flexibility and strength, body awareness, balance control, reaction speed, and effective integration of vestibular, somatosensory, and visual information for safe and functional movement patterns
In-clinic progression utilizing techniques such as Vestibular Rehab Therapy and Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers for various forms of positional vertigo.
Comprehensive Home Fall Prevention Exercise Program
Documented functional goals, timelines, and progress reports
Comprehensive Evaluation
Comprehensive subjective and objective evaluation to determine physical therapy diagnoses for relevant pathological problem.
Postural, gait, and functional movement analysis
Assessment of mobility, strength, core control, pain, body awareness, and balance control under various conditions, that may contribute to faulty movement patterns, imbalance, dizziness, and falls.
Assessment for the contribution of vestibular, somotosensory, and visual information in balance control and orientation in order to specifically target deficits.
Identification of fall risk followed by training for fall prevention.
Identification of appropriate activities and exercises to initiate and progress a home program through the phases of recovery.
Common Diagnoses Treated
Imbalance with History of Falls
Prebyastasis (age related balance decline)
BPPV (positional vertigo)
Vestibular Neuritis & Labyrinthitis
Vestibular Hypofunction
Migraine
Meniere’s Disease
Post-Concussion
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s Disease
CVA
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Autoimmune Disease
Cerebellar Disorders
Post Surgical Conditions
Mal Debarquement Syndrome