When patients come in for vestibular physical therapy treatment for vertigo, there can undoubtedly be a lot of fear. Many of my patients exhibit the same symptoms, including dizziness, vertigo, fear of falling, imbalance, and a definitely a feeling that their condition will never get better. I am glad to say that as one of … Read more
Gait and balance issues are not something that people normally associate with physical therapy. In general, we’re used to the fact that most people look to physical therapy to help with some sort of pain issues. But physical therapists are also specialists with gait and balance issues, helping patients to get back to normal when … Read more
Dealing with dizziness and vertigo symptoms can definitely be challenging. When undergoing Physical Therapy for these symptoms, the path to better living can be filled with ups and downs. And, as I tell all my dizziness and vertigo patients, you have to keep up the work even after you’re discharged, as they can come back when you least expect it! But even if the symptoms return, you can always get right back into Physical Therapy to quickly rid your life of pesky dizziness and vertigo problems.
Vestibular disorders are more common than you might think. Over 35% of adults over the age of 40 have experienced at least 1 Vestibular problem in their life, with the most common condition I treat, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), mostly occurring in females over the age of 60-65.
Luckily, there is treatment for this disease.
