Dizziness and falling are two of the most seriously debilitating issues in the older population for sure; but truly, at any age, dizziness can impact your life.
Here at Kendal, we have a physical therapist (Savleen) who specializes in vestibular and balance rehabilitation. There are many causes of dizziness and imbalance. Savleen will perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine the specific source of your problem.
One of the most common causes of dizziness is a condition called BPPV or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. This dizziness usually starts first thing in the morning when you roll over to get out of bed or when you lie down at night. You may also feel dizzy when you tip your head to look up toward the ceiling or when you bend over. You’ll feel mild to severe dizziness that lasts less than 30 seconds. This specific problem is caused by misplaced crystals (otoconia) in the inner ear. It is extremely helpful to seek treatment from a vestibular therapist. And by seeking treatment with Kalex, you can benefit from our new state of the art equipment from Micromedical Technologies using RealEyes xDVR Monocular Goggles.
Dizziness can also be caused by other conditions such as an inner ear infection, migraine, Meniere’s disease, head injury or stroke, to name a few. Our therapists are well trained at differential diagnosis and we will work closely with your doctor to determine the source of your dizziness. Following the assessment, the therapist will work with you to establish a plan of care which may include exercises combining eye and head movements to retrain the brain quickly and challenging balance and walking exercises.
Select Rehabilitation therapists also specialize in treating balance impairments. Balance conditions can be treated by systematically evaluating the intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for falling, and addressing each individually. Examples include posture, lower extremity strength and flexibility, postural recovery strategies, sensory orientation (the systems we use to maintain our balance), shoes and foot issues, fear of falling, and other factors. An individualized balance exercise program and treatment can result in a significant improvement in your balance and reduce falls.
To learn more about these services and treatments, please call Heather Strong at 540.464.2638 or Ashley Brunty at 540.464.2630.
(Article originally published in the November 2016 Residents’ Newsletter)
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