What to Expect At Vestibular and Balance Physical Therapy
As a physical therapist that treats persons with dizziness and balance deficits, I’ve come to realize that people do not know what to expect when they attend physical therapy (PT) for these issues. Due to the lack of exposure to this treatment and unfamiliarity with how it works, people come to their first session with trepidation and fear. So, let’s see what I can do to clear up some of your queries and give a more clear vision of what will occur in PT. WHY DO PEOPLE GET DIZZY? There are so many reasons! As I’ve previously mentioned in an earlier blog post, some of the reasons are: • Inner ear dysfunction having to do with loose calcium deposits. This condition is called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) • Nerve changes in the inner ear, often but not always associated with aging • Fluid imbalance in the inner ear, called Meniere’s Disease • Strokes in the part of the brain called the cerebellum • On rare occasion, tumors • Concussions Each of these issues requires a different management strategy. Some are movements meant to shoo the calcium deposits out of the canals, and others are aimed at getting your brain […]