5 benefits of finding a vestibular rehab therapy near you

Do you have trouble with dizziness, vertigo or balance? A physical therapist may be able to help you reduce your symptoms and feel more at ease. When dizziness decreases, walking and moving can become easier. You can participate in vestibular rehab near you at Performance Rehab in the Kansas City area.

Since 2006, we have been working with people in this area. Our practice has grown to multiple offices with a variety of specialty services and professionals with unique expertise. Today, we bring a friendly and compassionate approach to all of our patients. We can support you during your vestibular rehabilitation.

One of our professionals can take a personalized approach to assessing your vestibular issues. They’ll ask questions about your symptoms, listen to your experiences and discuss how you might want to move forward in treatment. They can explain treatment options to you fully, answer any questions and let you know what to expect. With a professional’s support and encouragement, you may build the self-efficacy associated with improved functioning.

Physical therapists can help with vestibular conditions like labyrinthitis, which is inflammation of the part of the ear involved in balance. This can be caused by an illness like a virus, bacterial infection or autoimmune condition. They can also offer support to people when they are more at risk for vertigo, such as during pregnancy or menopause. Patients can rely on them for assistance with chronic or recurring conditions, including Ménière’s disease or vestibular migraines.

Learn 5 benefits of vestibular rehab

Dealing with a vestibular problem might be overwhelming, but help is available. You can work with a physical therapist to address the issue. They can help you with:

1. Reducing symptoms like vertigo

Physical therapy may include specialized treatments to help you ease vestibular symptoms. These might include exercises to help you adapt, ways to stabilize your gaze or methods to reposition ear crystals. Some causes of vertigo may resolve on their own; others, like Ménière’s disease, can recur. Learning to cope with vertigo and lower the severity of symptoms may help you manage during this time.

2. Restoring a more reliable sense of balance

Your body uses your vestibular system, a small system in your inner ears, to balance. This system detects head movement by sensing tiny movements of crystals called otoliths inside of your inner ears. If these otoliths move out of position, they can throw off your vestibular system, making it sense your position incorrectly and lead to vertigo. Certain exercises are aimed at moving otoliths back into position and restoring balance.

3. Building confidence in moving with vertigo or dizziness

Treating vertigo or dizziness may take time, and you need to be able to move more easily in the meantime. A physical therapist may help you use habituation exercises to desensitize you to dizziness. This may make moving easier to handle. They can also recommend exercise that might improve your balance, like Pilates, which you can participate in at one of our clinics.

4. Reducing the risk of falls

When you don’t feel that you are at your steadiest, you might worry about falling. You can learn how to move more safely through physical therapy. This may involve training for better balance, improving your mobility or increasing your strength.

5. Using specialized techniques

If you go to Performance Rehab for vestibular rehab therapy, you can expect to see an experienced professional. They can assess your symptoms and listen to your concerns and experiences. They may customize a treatment plan with specialized vertigo- or dizziness-treating techniques.

Find vestibular rehab therapy at Performance Rehab

At Performance Rehab, our licensed physical therapists offer services at these locations near Kansas City as well as telehealth. Telehealth may be a good option for you if your symptoms prevent you from driving or make leaving your home difficult. You can see a physical therapist confidentially in a comfortable location.

Don’t let vertigo slow you down. Discover how our personalized performance rehab plans can help you get back to doing what you love — stronger and more confident than ever. Contact us to learn more or request an appointment today. You can learn what to expect from a first appointment and how to prepare to begin physical therapy by reading our frequently asked questions page.