|
Balance disorders are often life-altering and sometimes
life-threatening, as they can lead to serious falls. Falls account for up to 80%
of all hospital admissions in older adults. Falls are a significant cause of
fractures, loss of independence and loss of life. Because of this, all balance
disorders should be accurately diagnosed and promptly treated by qualified
physical therapists.The most common conditions for Balance & Vestibular
Rehabilitation at APTS come from a wide range of injuries, illnesses, and
disorders including:
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV
• Cervical Vertigo Syndrome (Disequilibrium)
• Degenerative Vestibulopathy & Age Related Balance Issues
• Vestibular Neuritis and Viral Labyrinthitis
• Ataxia, Cerebellar Problems, Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson’s
• Unilateral Vestibular Lesions/Hypo-function (UVL)
• Bilateral Vestibular Lesions /Hypo-function (BVL)
• Otoxicity, Acoustic Neuroma, and Perilymph Fistula
• Ménière's Disease
• Post Trauma Vertigo
• Issues with Falling or Fear of Falling
• Balance Dysfunction
• Stroke
Our treatment techniques include:
• Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers
• The Semont and Epley Maneuver
• Gaze Stabilization Exercises
• Brandt-Daroff Exercises
• Physical Conditioning & Muscle Re-Training
• Balance & Gait Training Activities
• Strength & ROM Exercises
• Patient Education
• Log Roll Exercise
|
|
|
