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What to Expect From Vestibular and Balance Physical Therapy

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  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

Massage Therapy - Benefits For Better Health

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  What is Massage Therapy? Massage therapy can help with injury rehabilitation and be a part of the healing process by relieving discomfort, body aches, and soreness. It can also help in a client's overall wellbeing by minimizing stress, increasing relaxation, and assisting with general wellness. Massage therapy aimed at improving physical wellbeing varies in length and technique, from massage aimed at merely relaxing or rejuvenating clients. People who practice the other forms of massage therapy can have different training backgrounds. Massage Therapy Benefits 1. Massage therapy for stress relief Chronic stress is related to heart disease, hypertension, insomnia, and several other health issues. Massage therapy may not be able to eliminate all of your tension, but it will help you get rid of a lot of it. 2.Massage therapy will help you sleep better A persistent lack of good quality sleep, like chronic stress, may harm your health. Many factors lead to people's failure to get