Vestibular Rehab
Vestibular Rehab
Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction (UVH)
UVH is a balance disorder that occurs when the inner ear’s vestibular system doesn’t work properly. Common signs and symptoms are:
vertigo
dizziness
lightheadedness
nystagmus
nausea and vomiting
postural instability
gait disturbances
This type of physical therapy helps patients manage and treat dizziness and imbalance issues (most commonly known as vertigo!)
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
This is the most common cause of vertigo. BPPV is a common inner ear disorder that can cause a sense of spinning or movement. Common signs and symptoms are:
feeling like you're spinning or moving, or the world is spinning around you
loss of balance
nausea and vomiting
hearing loss
vision problems such as feeling like things are jumping or moving