What to Expect From Vestibular and Balance Physical Therapy
What is a Vestibular Disorder? Many people complain of dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness, and balance issues. Various causes may lead to these effects, but the majority are affected by a disorder with a portion of the inner ear and the brain that controls coordination and eye movements. This is known as the vestibular system. Vestibular dysfunction may develop if this mechanism is damaged by illness or injury. What to Expect From Vestibular and Balance Physical Therapy As a physical therapist who helps patients with dizziness and coordination deficits, I've noticed that many people are uncertain what to think when they go to physical therapy (PT) for these conditions. Due to the lack of exposure to this particular treatment and how it works, people usually come to their first session with fear. Well, let's see what we can do to answer some of your questions and have a clearer picture of what will happen in PT. Why do we get dizzy? There are so many reasons! Here are some of t