What is Vestibular Rehabilitation ?

Vestibular rehabilitation is specialized exercise based program designed by a specialized physiotherapist to reduce vertigo/ dizziness related problems and improve balance.

Symptoms of vestibular system disorder

Vertigo and dizziness :

Vertigo : spinning/whirling sensation of self or surrounding world

Dizziness : Lightheadedness, floating, rocking sensations

Imbalance : unsteadiness, imbalance, loss of equilibrium ,Vision problem ,Hearing problems

Who may benefit from Vestibular Rehabilitation ?

• - Patient having problems of dizziness, imbalance, vertigo,
• - Positional vertigo/ BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
• - Acoustic Neuroma
• - Unilateral or bilateral vestibular hypofunction
• - Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis
• - Motion Sickness
• - Balance related problems following stroke or brain injury,
• - Frequent fall

What type of recovery or benefit will I get from Vestibular Rehabilitation therapy ?

• - Decreased vertigo/ dizziness
• - Improved balance
• - Reduced fall risk
• - Improved ability to stabilize vision
• - Return to function

How many sessions / days require for vestibular rehabilitation therapy ?

Some patients may require only 1-3 sessions; others may require a longer program for up to few months depending on their primary complain and nature of disease.

Based on patient condition and disease problem and respond to initial treatment session, we plan an individualized treatment program for each patient.

What does vestibular Rehabilitation Treatment include ?

Vestibular rehabilitation therapy program comprises several types of exercises based on initial assessment by specialized Physiotherapist. Based on that individual treatment plan may include one or more of following exercises.

• - Vestibular Adaption Exercises
• - Habituation exercises
• - Crowthorne-Cooksey Exercises
• - Balance re-training
• - Canalith repositioning procedures for positional vertigo
• - Brandt- Daroff Exercises
• - Home treatment plan