Regain Your Balance and Stability with Expert Vestibular Therapy

At One on One Physical Therapy in Atlanta, we specialize in vestibular therapy to help you regain control and stability, ensuring that you can perform everyday activities with confidence.

Dizziness and imbalance are sensations that can significantly disrupt your daily life. Your dizziness and imbalance could be due to one of the following: vestibular cochlear nerve injury, concussion, displacement of calcium crystals in your semicircular canal, vestibular migraines, neck pathology (whip-lash), Meniere’s disease, nervous system conditions, or motion sensitivity.

Whether it’s driving, walking, or simply getting out of bed, our tailored therapies are designed to address the root causes of dizziness and improve your quality of life.

We specialize in vestibular therapy to help you regain control and stability, ensuring that you can perform everyday activities with confidence.

Understanding Dizziness and Its Impact

Dizziness is a common issue that many people experience at some point in their lives. It can manifest in various ways, such as:

  • Room-Spinning Sensation: Also known as vertigo, where the environment feels like it is spinning.

  • Floating or Rocking Feeling: A sensation of moving when you are stationary.

  • Imbalance: Difficulty maintaining your balance while standing or walking.

  • Fuzziness or Brain Fog: A sense of disorientation or unclear thinking.

These symptoms can range from mild to severe and may be indicative of underlying health conditions.

Common Causes of Dizziness and Imbalance

Dizziness and imbalance can arise from a variety of medical conditions, often related to the vestibular system or inner ear. Some common causes include:

  • Vestibular Cochlear Nerve Injury: Damage to the nerves responsible for hearing and balance.

  • Concussion: Head injuries that affect the vestibular system.

  • Displacement of Calcium Crystals: In the semicircular canals, leading to balance issues.

  • Vestibular Migraines: Migraines that impact balance and coordination.

  • Neck Pathology: Such as whiplash, affecting balance.

  • Meniere’s Disease: Inner ear disorder causing vertigo and hearing loss.

  • Nervous System Conditions: Affecting balance and coordination.

  • Motion Sensitivity: Discomfort from motion or movement.

Our vestibular therapy at One on One Physical Therapy is designed to address these issues by retraining your vestibular system for improved stability.

What is Vestibular Therapy?

Vestibular therapy, also known as vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT), is a specialized form of therapy focused on treating balance disorders. The therapy involves a process of “adaptation and compensation,” where the vestibular system is “reprogrammed” to adapt to imbalances and regain stability through both passive and active therapies.

  • Adaptation: Training the vestibular system to adjust to changes in balance.
  • Compensation: Developing strategies to compensate for balance deficits.

Our experienced therapists use a combination of techniques to help you achieve better balance and reduce dizziness symptoms.

Conditions Treated with Vestibular Therapy

Vestibular therapy is effective in treating a wide range of balance disorders, including:

  • Concussion: Recovery and rehabilitation from head injuries.

  • Vestibular Neuronitis/Labyrinthitis: Inflammation of the inner ear or vestibular nerve.

  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): A condition where calcium crystals become dislodged in the inner ear.

  • Meniere’s Disease: Managing symptoms of vertigo and hearing loss.

  • Migraines: Reducing dizziness and balance issues associated with migraines.

  • Motion Sensitivity: Alleviating discomfort caused by motion.

  • Perilymphatic Fistula: Abnormal fluid leaks in the inner ear.

  • Superior Canal Dehiscence: A rare condition involving the thinning of the bone over the inner ear canal.

  • Cerebellar Dysfunction: Coordination issues related to cerebellum problems.

  • Multiple Sclerosis: Addressing balance issues associated with MS.

  • Post-Stroke: Rehabilitation to restore balance and mobility after a stroke.

Vestibular Therapy Techniques and Treatments

Our vestibular therapy program includes a variety of tests and treatments designed to restore balance and reduce dizziness:

  • Gaze Stabilization: Exercises to improve control of eye movements and vision stability.

  • Repositioning Maneuvers for BPPV: Techniques to reposition displaced calcium crystals in the inner ear.

  • Static and Dynamic Postural Exercise: Exercises to enhance posture and balance.

  • Habituation: Gradual exposure to movements that provoke dizziness to reduce symptoms.

  • Return to Sports or Exercise: Programs to safely resume physical activities.

  • Neuromuscular Re-education: Techniques to retrain muscles and improve coordination.

  • Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques to address muscle tension and joint mobility.

  • Exercise Program Design: Customized exercises to target specific balance issues.

  • Patient and Family Education: Teaching strategies to manage symptoms and prevent falls.

Why Choose One on One Physical Therapy for Vestibular Therapy?

At One on One Physical Therapy, we provide vestibular therapy services to patients in Atlanta and surrounding areas, offering:

Expert Care:

Our physical therapists are highly trained in vestibular rehabilitation and are committed to helping you achieve your goals.

Personalized Treatment Plans:

Each patient receives a tailored plan based on their specific needs and conditions.

Comprehensive Approach:

We address all aspects of balance disorders to ensure effective treatment and lasting results.

State-of-the-Art Facility:

Equipped with the latest technology and resources for optimal care.

If you are suffering from dizziness or imbalance you should seek care from a Physical Therapist (PT) trained in Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT). We are able to determine which components of your balance/vestibular system are affected and can assist in your recovery and improve your quality of life. If you are not a candidate for VRT, we can also help with a referral to the specialist you need.

Read more about VRT.