Vestibular Rehabilitation Services

At some point in their life, 40% of people over the age of 40 experience dizziness or balance problems. There are many causes for dizziness, but a large percentage is caused when there is a weakness or deficit within your vestibular system.

The inner ear, or vestibule, along with your vision and sensation, are the three systems used to maintain balance. When one or more systems are impaired, the body experiences this mismatch of information as vertigo or a sense of imbalance. Vestibular rehabilitation uses physical and occupational therapy techniques to treat vertigo and balance disorders with success rates as high as 90%.

Our approach at the Spaulding Network goes beyond treating balance issues. We work to improve your balance while addressing the issues that affect your everyday life.

This takes the coordinated effort of a multidisciplinary team. Occupational and physical therapists direct your care by performing a comprehensive evaluation of balance, coordination, and vestibular system function, with the goal of stabilization. Our therapists work closely with your primary care physician to develop an individualized plan of care to treat your specific needs. These treatments may include repositioning maneuvers, visual system training, balance activities and integration of these systems to maximize function.