Diagnosis of imbalance or dizziness provides the starting point for a specialized physical therapy program individually tailored to each patient’s strengths and weaknesses. Vestibular deficits may contribute to imbalance and dizziness, but other conditions may also cause these symptoms.
The goals of the program are to:
assist patients in regaining or optimizing independent function and activity
maximize safety
minimize symptomatic dizziness
Assessment and Treatment
Assessment may include:
musculoskeletal strength and endurance
joint flexibility and range of motion
gait and functional mobility
balance in a variety of conditions
sensation
positions and activities that result in dizziness
patient goals for activity and function.
Treatment may include:
vestibular rehabilitation exercise
balance retraining
gait retraining
canalith repositioning procedure and/or exercise
general conditioning
exercise to address musculoskeletal problems.
Patients are also instructed in a home exercise program to facilitate progress and provide carryover between scheduled sessions. For patients living out of town, assessments may be conducted with specific recommendations forwarded to a provider closer to home.
Referrals
We have several physical therapists who specialize in balance and vestibular rehabilitation in addition to orthopedic and rehabilitation concerns. For more information on services available or to make a referral, contact any of the following Sister Kenny Sports & Physical Therapy Center locations.
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