Vertigo

Vertigo

Vertigo is the sensation of dizziness or that your environment is moving. Vertigo can be caused by inner ear imbalances (BPPV) and peripheral or central nervous system dysfunction. There are many cases where the explanation for onset is not known.

What are the Symptoms of BPPV?

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of vertigo and is caused by inner ear dysfunction. Your inner ear is made up of a labyrinth of fluid-filled canals that contain crystals and hair cells, whose position and motion within the labyrinth give a person a sense of position in space and acceleration. If those crystals dislodge and become stuck, then a person will get a signal of position or motion that isn’t consistent with what their body is actually experiencing, giving them the sensation of vertigo. A distinguishing factor of BPPV is that symptoms are typically brief (less than a minute) and affected by changes in head position. Common symptoms associated with vertigo include:

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Visual impairments

• Nausea

• Tinnitus

• Balance/Coordination Issues

• Light/Noise/Motion Sensitivities

• Light-headedness

• Neck Pain

• Sleep Impairment

What is Vestibular Rehabilitation?

Vestibular rehabilitation is a branch of physical therapy that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vertigo and balance-related symptoms. Physical Therapy can help alleviate vertigo and resolve the cause with these techniques:

• Gaze stabilization

• Accommodation

• Balance training

• Canalith repositioning maneuvers

• Safety and prevention educations

• Fall prevention and recovery strategies

• Aid in diagnosis and care of more centralized or complex issues

About Elite Physical Therapy and Performance

If you are experiencing Vertigo, Elite Physical Therapy and Performance can help! At Elite, we believe patient-centered care is the cornerstone in your recovery. We want you to reclaim your quality of life!

Our highly trained, friendly staff provide services to help you get out of pain and back to the things you love.

Our sports performance facility gives us the ability to work with a wide range of patients and athletes to remove pain/dysfunction and prevent further injury. Call Elite Physical Therapy and Performance at (208)-666-6665 to find out more and schedule an evaluation.