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Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)

Melissa Baudo2024-09-27T17:16:03-04:00February 20th, 2020|Categories: Vestibular Rehabilitation Articles|Tags: balance, Balance disorder, Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Eye, Eye movement, Nervous system, neuro rehab, Neurological disorders, Organ systems, Perception, PJ Pruszynski, Reflexes, RTT, Saccade, Sense of balance, Sensory systems, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehab Therapy, Vestibular rehabilitation, Vestibular system, Vestibulo–ocular reflex, Vision, VRT|

We have discussed in a few previous blogs that dizziness or imbalance caused by a multitude of conditions can be treated through Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, VRT. What is Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) and Does it Really Work? The short answer is that VRT has been shown to improve dizziness and imbalance by improving natural reflexes, utilizing alternative strategies to maintain balance, and getting the body used to irritating motions and environments. VRT looks different for each person because the reason [...]

Misconceptions of Concussion

Melissa Baudo2024-09-27T16:49:04-04:00February 4th, 2020|Categories: Concussion Articles, Neuro Rehab Articles, Vestibular Rehabilitation Articles|Tags: brain injury, Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Concussion, Concussions, Concussions in American football, Dizziness, injuries, Labyrinthitis, Medical specialties, Medicine, Neurological disorders, Neurotrauma, Organ systems, PJ Pruszynski, Post-concussion syndrome, Rehabilitation, Sports injuries, Traumatic brain injury, Vestibular rehabilitation|

Misconceptions of Concussion Over the last decade, there has been a surge in media coverage on concussions. Every major news network has aired a story on prevalence of concussion in children or the crippling effects of CTE Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in former NFL players. However, after hearing and reading all the new stories, it is apparent that there is a lot of misinformation out there. I mean, A LOT. We hope this blog helps to clear up some common [...]

Vertigo: Are you Dizzy?

Melissa Baudo2020-04-07T12:13:57-04:00January 29th, 2020|Categories: Vestibular Rehabilitation Articles|Tags: Auditory system, Balance disorder, Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Dizziness, Dizzy, Ear, gait analysis, Gait disturbance, Nervous system, Neurological disorders, Organ systems, Otolithic membrane, PJ Pruszynski, RTT, Sensory systems, Vertigo, Vestibular system|

Do you get dizzy or feel like the room is spinning when you lay down or attempt to sit up? If so, you may have Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Read on to learn more about BPPV and what Physical Therapists can do to help. I Have Crystals Loose In My Head? The answer is you may… but first what are these crystals everyone keeps mentioning? Unfortunately, these crystals are not suitable for jewelry nor do they contain magical qualities. [...]

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