Comprehensive Physical Therapy Services
At IBJI, we offer a thorough evaluation and treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, including:
- Evaluation of vertigo and dizziness: Detailed assessment of your symptoms to understand their root cause
- Balance and posture analysis: Identifying issues in your balance and posture that may be contributing to your discomfort
- Gait deficits and mobility: Assessing and improving your walking patterns and overall mobility
- Strength and flexibility dysfunction: Addressing weaknesses and tightness that can affect your balance and movement
- Fall risk evaluation: Determining your risk of falls and providing strategies to mitigate this risk
- Patient education: Empowering you with knowledge about your condition and how to manage it
- Regular communication and support: Ongoing support to ensure your progress and address any concerns
Conditions That Benefit from VRT
Our VRT program is effective for a variety of conditions, including:
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- Vestibular neuritis/Labyrinthitis
- Motion sickness
- Post-concussion syndrome
- Other musculoskeletal or neurological disorders causing balance deficits or dizziness
Personalized Treatment Options
Our experienced therapists use a range of treatment techniques to address your specific needs:
- Canalith repositioning procedure: Specialized maneuvers to treat BPPV
- Eye/Head exercises for gaze stabilization: Exercises designed to improve your visual stability during head movements
- Habituation exercises: Reducing dizziness provoked by certain positions and movements through repetitive exposure
- Balance exercises: Improving your overall balance through targeted exercises
- Ambulation training: Enhancing your walking ability, with or without assistive devices
- Strengthening, flexibility, and conditioning programs: Customized programs to improve your overall physical condition
- Education: Understanding how activity, environment, and lifestyle impact your vestibular condition
A written referral or prescription is required for vestibular rehabilitation and most types of insurance are accepted.
VRT Spotlight: Vertigo
Vertigo is the feeling that either you or your environment is moving when you are staying still. It may be described as spinning, lightheadedness, or a sense of disequilibrium.
Vertigo can occur gradually or suddenly and your symptoms may last seconds, minutes, hours, or days.
The treatment of vertigo depends on its cause. However, it is most often caused by problems in the brain or inner ear.
FAQs about Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
What can I expect during a VRT session?
During a VRT session, you can expect a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms followed by personalized treatment, which may include exercises for gaze stabilization, balance training, and strength and flexibility exercises. Our therapists will also provide education on managing your condition.
How long does it take to see improvement with VRT?
The time it takes to see improvement can vary based on the individual and the severity of their condition. Some patients may experience relief after just a few sessions, while others might require several weeks of consistent therapy to achieve significant results.
Do I need a referral to start VRT?
Yes, a written referral or prescription is required to begin vestibular rehabilitation therapy. This helps ensure that the therapy is appropriate for your specific condition and that it is covered by your insurance.
Is vestibular rehabilitation therapy covered by insurance?
Most types of insurance plans cover vestibular rehabilitation therapy. It’s always a good idea to check with your insurance provider to understand the specifics of your coverage and any out-of-pocket costs you might incur.
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