How can physical therapy help a balance or dizziness problem?
The balance system as a whole can be retrained by addressing the specific system visual, Somatosensory or Vestibular – which is not working properly. Physical therapy can focus all on one system to give it as much attention as needed to increase overall balance. Q: How do the 3 systems — vision, somastosensory, and vestibular — work? A: • Vision- Visual input is very important to your overall feeling of being in balanced.Your balance integration system uses visual input to assist in knowing where your body is in the environment. For example, balance may be more difficult for you in darkened rooms because your visual input is significantly decreased. • Somatosensory- The somatosensory system involves information received from the joints (joint receptors) and the skin (sensation). This mostly important in the feet and ankles. In standing, your feet and ankles are relaying messages to your brain in regards to where your body is in relation to its surroundings. For example, balance may b
