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Vestibular rehabilitation therapy – often referred to as vestibular therapy – is an exercise-based program provided by physical therapists to improve and treat the symptoms caused by vestibular disorders.
Vestibular therapy aims to improve balance and reduce symptoms associated with dizziness. It can help patients:
Many of the diagnoses below can cause vestibular dysfunction:
Patients who are diagnosed with dizziness, vertigo, imbalance or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), or those who are experiencing vestibular dysfunction due to a related neurological condition, may benefit from vestibular therapy.
To pursue treatment, patients should obtain a script from their neurologist or healthcare provider. At your therapy session, a physical therapist will review your medical history and evaluate your symptoms before developing an individualized plan of care.
