Vestibular rehabilitation therapy is a specialized form of therapy intended to alleviate problems caused by vestibular disorders, primarily vertigo and dizziness, gaze instability, imbalance, and falls. Symptoms due to vestibular disorders can diminish the quality of life and can impact all aspects of life from economic to social participation as well as can contribute to emotional problems such as anxiety and depression.
It is a process that allows the brain to regain balance control and minimize dizziness symptoms when there is damage to the right and left vestibular organs in the inner ear. Patients with this problem typically experience issues with gaze stability, motion stability, balance, and postural control. This therapy focuses on addressing these areas of pathology or dysfunction. However, the specific treatment approach will depend on the pathology and each patient’s unique presentation.
