Vestibular & Balance Rehabilitation

What is Vestibular & Balance Rehabilitation

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Vestibular & Balance Rehabilitation is a specialized form of therapy designed to help individuals experiencing dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders caused by inner ear dysfunction or neurological conditions. It focuses on retraining the body and brain to improve stability, reduce symptoms, and enhance overall coordination and movement.This rehabilitation involves tailored exercises such as gaze stabilization, postural control techniques, balance training, and vestibular adaptation exercises to help restore equilibrium and reduce dizziness. It plays a crucial role in treating conditions like vestibular neuritis, Meniere’s disease, post-concussion dizziness, and age-related balance problems, ultimately helping individuals regain confidence in their mobility and daily activities.

Purpose of Vestibular & Balance Rehabilitation Center

The purpose of a Vestibular & Balance Rehabilitation Center is to provide specialized care for individuals experiencing dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders due to inner ear dysfunction or neurological conditions. These centers focus on improving stability, reducing symptoms, and enhancing overall coordination through targeted therapy. By utilizing techniques such as gaze stabilization exercises, postural control training, balance enhancement exercises, and vestibular adaptation therapy, they help patients regain confidence in their movement and daily activities. They play a crucial role in treating conditions like vestibular neuritis, Meniere’s disease, post-concussion dizziness, and age-related balance impairments, ultimately improving mobility and overall quality of life.

Problems we can Treat

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Labyrinthitis

Meniere’s Disease

Pain (Acute & Chronic)

Post-Concussion Dizziness

Cervicogenic Dizziness

Age-Related Balance Problems

Fall Risk Due to Neurological Conditions

Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Methods at Arunalaya Healthcare

Vestibular & Balance Rehabilitation Center

1. Comprehensive Assessment

Patients undergo a detailed evaluation, which includes:

Medical history review (e.g., vertigo episodes, head injury, inner ear conditions)
Balance tests (e.g., Berg Balance Scale, Dynamic Gait Index)
Vestibular function tests (like VNG, Dix-Hallpike test)
Postural assessment
Eye movement tracking (to assess nystagmus or gaze instability)

2. Diagnosis of Underlying Condition

Common conditions treated:

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Vestibular Neuritis/Labyrinthitis
Meniere’s Disease
Post-concussion Dizziness
Age-related balance issues
Vestibular hypofunction
Cervicogenic dizziness

3. Individualized Treatment Plan

Based on diagnosis, a personalized therapy plan is developed:

Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)

A customized set of exercises designed to:

Reduce dizziness
Improve gaze stability (vision while moving)
Enhance balance and coordination
Build confidence in movement

Components include:

Gaze stabilization exercises (e.g., VOR exercises)
Balance retraining
Habituation exercises (exposing patients to dizziness-inducing movements to reduce sensitivity)
Functional gait training

4. Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers (for BPPV)

Special techniques like:

Epley maneuver
Semont maneuver

These reposition displaced crystals (otoconia) in the inner ear to relieve vertigo symptoms.

5. Fall Prevention & Functional Training

Exercises to improve walking, turning, and navigating daily environments safely.

Focus on elderly patients and those with a history of falls.

6. Patient Education

Patients are taught:

How to manage dizziness at home
Proper body positioning
Safety strategies to avoid falls
When to seek medical attention

7. Progress Tracking & Plan Adjustment

Regular re-assessment of symptoms, balance, and functional improvement
Modifications made as the patient adapts or improves