Problems with dizziness, vertigo and balance can happen for a number of reasons:
And although problems with dizziness, vertigo and balance can happen at any age, they become more common as you get older.
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Balance is the ability to maintain stability and coordination whether you are stationary, in motion, or transitioning between the two. It requires good communication and coordination between the brain and body and impairment can result in a feeling of dizziness or vertigo:
Dizziness: feeling off-balance, a feeling of spinning or floating, or blurred vision. This can result in disorientation, falling or stumbling. When you’re dizzy, moving can be difficult. You may stagger while you’re walking or feel like you’re going to fall.
Vertigo: feeling as if you or your surroundings are moving. This may feel like spinning, whirling, or tipping. Sometimes vertigo causes nausea or vomiting.
Good balance depends on all parts of the balance system working together, while dizziness and vertigo are signs that something isn’t functioning properly.
A comprehensive vestibular rehabilitation program addresses all three components of balance:
Vestibular Function
The vestibular system, or inner ear, is composed of fluid filled canals. As your head turns, the fluid moves through the canals and gives the brain information about where your body is located in space. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy is a specialized treatment that identifies and corrects problems with the vestibular system.
Vision Therapy and Dual Task Training
Visual information tells the brain where our body is in relationship to the environment. Difficulty with visual tracking and focusing adversely affects balance. Dual tasking is the ability to perform two or more cognitive and motor activities simultaneously while maintaining postural control. Our comprehensive balance programs include dual task training and vision therapy to ensure complete success.
Sensory Rehabilitation
Sensory nerves give the brain information about where our hands and feet are in relationship to other body parts or objects. And knowing where your hands and feet are without looking is essential to being able to hold and manipulate objects and to walk, climb and run. Sensory rehabilitation uses low level laser and other modalities to improve sensory nerve function and helps to maximize your balance.
Musculoskeletal Flexibility and Strength Training
Having sufficient leg strength and flexibility makes it possible to move from sit to stand, to step up onto a stool, to squat and to perform other movements needed in daily life.
Tools for Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation
Therapy Achievements uses state of the art assessment tools and equipment including Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) to pinpoint your balance issues and provide targeted treatment. BITS is an interactive touch screen therapy device to improve hand-eye coordination, reaction time, depth perception and working memory for patients with a variety of neurological conditions. By plyaing interactive games and taking assessments, patients are able to improve their coordination and brain function in an engaing, fun way.
Therapy is available at our clinics in Huntsville, AL and Decatur, AL and our multi-disciplinary team approach to treating balance and vestibular ensures a comprehensive program that will address all aspects of your issues:
Physical therapy helps you with exercises to reduce dizziness and improve balance. They also perform techniques to reduce the symptoms of vertigo, making it possible for you to participate in your daily activities.
Occupational therapy recommends home modifications to reduce the risk of falls due to impairments in balance. They also help with exercises to reduce dizziness and improve balance, as well as help you adapt your routine and surroundings to allow you to safely participate in your daily activities.
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