Do I have Vertigo?

Vertigo is a condition characterized by a sensation of spinning or motion, leading to dizziness and balance problems. It can be caused by various factors such as changes in altitude or position, head injuries, strokes, or ear infections. Vertigo can also result from conditions like Meniere's disease.

Vertigo Causes

Vertigo is commonly caused by inner ear disorders such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, or Meniere's disease. Other contributors include migraines, head injuries, and certain medications affecting the inner ear. Identifying the specific cause through medical evaluation is essential for tailoring appropriate treatment strategies and managing vertigo effectively

Vertigo Symptoms

Vertigo symptoms involve a false sense of spinning or motion, often triggered by issues within the inner ear affecting balance. This disorienting sensation may lead to nausea, vomiting, and difficulty maintaining balance. Identifying and addressing the underlying cause, such as inner ear disorders, is crucial for effective treatment and symptom relief.

Vertigo Treatment

Physical therapy is one way to effectively treat vertigo, particularly when it stems from inner ear disorders. The most common type of vertigo is benign positional vertigo (BPPV), which can be triggered by head trauma or viral infections.

Here are several treatments that can help alleviate vertigo:

Physical therapy: ORS physical therapists can provide you with exercises to perform at home that may help alleviate vertigo symptoms.

Occupational therapy: ORS occupational therapists perform balance assessments at our ORS Robinson Road location

Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT): This treatment involves the use of specialized devices to stimulate your vestibular system and retrain your brain on how to respond to movement signals.

Vertigo versus Dizziness

Vertigo versus dizziness, though related, differ in their medical manifestations. Vertigo is characterized by a false sense of spinning or motion, often due to inner ear issues. Dizziness, on the other hand, is a broader term encompassing lightheadedness or unsteadiness, stemming from various causes like dehydration, medication, or neurological factors.

Vestibular and Ocular Rehabilitation

Vestibular and Ocular Rehabilitation focus on improving the brain's ability to control eye alignment, movement, focus, and visual processing, along with the inner ear, through stimulation. This therapy reinforces visual and balance skills through repetition and integrates them with cognitive and motor skills.

Vision and Balance Care

Our ORS physical therapists offer personalized care plans for ocular disorders to reduce symptoms and enable a return to everyday activities without limitations.

Vestibular Testing

If you are experiencing vertigo or balance issues, you may benefit from vestibular testing. Contact our Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Physical Therapy clinics in Lansing, Okemos, Holt, Jackson, Ann Arbor, Jonesville, or other locations for comprehensive vestibular physical therapy.

For vestibular testing, please call the following number: 877-202-2175 to schedule at any of our 11 ORS locations

Our dedicated physical therapists specialize in vestibular physical therapy, and we are here to help you regain balance and overcome vertigo-related challenges.

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