What are vestibular disorders?
The vestibular system includes parts of the inner ear and brain that help control balance and eye movements. If the system is damaged by disease, aging or injury, a vestibular disorder can result.
Have you experienced any of the following symptoms?
- Spinning/Whirling sensation when rolling over in bed or bending over
- Lightheaded, floating, or rocking sensation
- Imbalance, stumbling, difficulty walking straight or when turning
- Discomfort from busy visual environments such as traffic, crowds, stores, and patterns
- Difficulty walking in the dark
- Motion sickness
If so, you may be suffering from a vestibular disorder and may benefit from a vestibular examination.
How can vestibular rehabilitation help you?
Vestibular rehabilitation can help to decrease dizziness, improve balance, decrease fall risk, and restore independence with daily activities. Therapy includes exercise-based programming, neuromuscular reeducation, and/or mechanical repositioning of misplaced crystals as a result of BPPV.
Thompson Health’s Rehabilitation Services Department’s Canandaigua location offers enhanced services for individuals suffering from vestibular disorders.