Dizziness and motion sensitivity is a complex issue that affects a large
percentage of the population. There are many causes of dizziness—the
most common cause is an inner ear problem, due to a dysfunction of the
vestibular organ. This fascinating complex is no larger than your pinky
nail but accounts for a considerable role in your balance and equilibrium
sense and vision. While vestibular therapy is not limited to physical
therapists, with advance training PT’s are the most qualified to
treat vestibular dysfunction.
Dysfunction of the vestibular system can take on many forms and each individual
will be assessed. An individual treatment plan aims to improve mobility
and independence with daily activities.
Common areas of focus with vestibular treatment includes:
Improving balance performance
Resolving brain or motion sense with inner ear signals
Improving stability and focus of the vision
For many individuals, treatment can be very quick. One condition, called
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), can often be corrected in
a single visit by a skilled clinician. Repositioning maneuvers are the
gold standard of treatment for displaced crystals of the inner ear that
cause symptoms of vertigo. Self-treatment techniques can be learned to
address future episodes. Other conditions can take a much longer time
frame to improve.
Regardless of the cause of your vestibular disorder, research supports
early intervention following a brain or vestibular problem.
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