Balanced Gait
Physical Therapy PC
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Balanced Gait
Balance & Vestibular Therapy in Commack
Balance & Vestibular Therapy in Commack
Vestibular balance disorders affect the way your body interacts with the environment around you. Common symptoms of Vestibular Balance Disorders include dizziness and vertigo, and can affect patients of any age. Symptoms typically increase and/or worsen with age. Balance is a movement that is controlled by your ear. There are a series of fluid-filled canals in your ears that help you balance, walk, and move. The system that governs balance in your body is called the vestibular system. When signals in your vestibular system are affected, it will disrupt your movement and balance. This causes dizziness, nausea, and vertigo, among other symptoms.
Causes and Symptoms of Vestibular Balance Disorders
Although there may be many reasons for vestibular problems, some common ones have been identified to assist in vestibular balance therapies.
Some causes of vestibular balance disorders include:
- Certain medicines
- Ear infections
- Inner ear problems
- Calcium buildup in the ear canals
- Brain injuries or brain trauma
A few vestibular balance disorder symptoms include:
- Dizziness
- A floating feeling
- Blurry vision
- Disorientation
- Falling or tripping over objects
- Gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Irregular heartbeat
Diagnosing Vestibular Balance Disorder
Neurological conditions cause dizziness and lightheadedness. When you are being diagnosed for Vestibular Balance Disorders, you may be tested for other conditions as well.
You may need to take a panel of tests that might include one or more of the following:
- Hearing exam
- Vision exam
- Blood tests
- Imaging tests of the head and brain
- Clinical tests of balance
- Posture and movement tests
Vestibular Balance Treatment
If you struggle with vestibular balance disorders, you may need vestibular rehabilitation or balance retraining therapy. This helps you move through your day safely. Dr. Susan is a balance and vestibular expert and will help you learn how to cope with dizziness in your daily life.
Balance & Vestibular Therapy
Dr. Susan Thomas at Balanced Gait PT offers Balance & Vestibular Therapy in Commack, which is a specialized exercise-based program to improve balance and spatial orientation.
VRT aims to alleviate symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance by helping the brain adapt to new movements. Exercises in VRT target gaze stabilization, balance, and coordination to improve the overall function of the vestibular system. At Balanced Gait PT, Dr. Susan Thomas will create a customized VRT plan to address your specific balance challenges and concerns.
Benefits of VRT
VRT reduces dizziness and vertigo by promoting the brain’s ability to adapt and compensate for vestibular dysfunction.
You will notice improved balance after engaging in VRT therapy with Dr. Susan! The exercises focus on enhancing balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls and improving overall stability. Our VRT program targets gaze stabilization, improving the ability to maintain focus during head movements, which can alleviate symptoms related to visual disturbances.
By addressing vestibular issues, VRT helps you get the confidence you need to perform daily activities like walking, and navigating your surroundings. Your brain will learn to adapt to various movements, reducing sensitivity to triggers and minimizing symptoms.
When you successfully complete a course of VRT, you will notice a significant improvement in your quality of life! VRT allows you to participate more fully in daily activities without worrying about vestibular-related symptoms.
About Dr. Susan Thomas
- 20 years experience as a Physical Therapist
- Success working with clients with neurological deficits and Parkinson’s disease
- Demonstrated experience in rehabilitation of neurological diagnosis such as stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Certified LSVT BIG and PWR clinician
Other Balanced Gait Services
- Physical therapy services for neurological disorders
- One-on-one Physical Therapy Services for patients with Parkinson’s
- Neurological Physical Therapy
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