What is Vestibular Rehabilitation & Balance Rehabilitation?
Vestibular rehabilitation or balance rehabilitation is an exercise based approach to the dizziness or spinning symptoms and disequilibrium associated with central (brain) or peripheral (ear) vestibular pathology. While many patients get relief from their symptoms from the medications, some individuals cannot tolerate the medication or do not like the side effects. These side effects can make people feel “woozy” or “sedated” and can limit function. Balance and vestibular rehabilitation is an alternative form of treatment involving specific exercises which will help to increase general activity and conditioning levels, increase balance, and decrease dizziness. These programs help the central nervous system compensate for the deficits and in most cases of BPPV, actually correct the problem.
