Vestibular Therapy

The vestibular system is an organ within the inner ear that acts as your brain's internal compass. It is an essential part of your body's ability to stay balanced. It provides information on where your head is in space as well as coordinates your eye movements with your head movements. Common symptoms associated with vestibular dysfunction include imbalance, vertigo (spinning sensation), dizziness (floating or rocking sensation), and motion sickness.

Vestibular rehabilitation can assess and successfully treat and improve symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. Individualized care with the prescription of head-eye coordinated exercises and balance re-training can reduce dizziness and improve balance. At Labyrinth Physical Therapy & Wellness we can provide you with a better understanding of your condition, educate you on how to manage it, and provide exercises to improve it. We can perform an evaluation before you see your doctor. Information from our evaluation can then help assist your doctor with their clinical evaluation and care of your dizziness. 

A thorough history intake

Oculomotor exam using infrared goggles

Positional testing for BPPV

Dynamic Visual Acuity Testing

Vestibular integration testing

Detailed one on one explanation of your exam findings

Treatment to address the deficits found

Home exercise program prescription 

Collaboration with your team of healthcare providers

YES! - Many dizziness conditions can be successfully treated through virtual vestibular therapy. Telehealth can be especially helpful for vestibular migraine, PPPD, motion sensitivity, concussion-related dizziness, and ongoing vestibular rehabilitation, allowing us to assess symptoms, guide exercises, progress treatment, and help you return to the activities that matter to you.

When hands-on or in-person testing is needed—such as for suspected BPPV—we will help determine the most appropriate next step.

Please note: Clients must be physically located in the state of Ohio at the time of each virtual session.