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Vestibular RehabilitationIn Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, & New York

Have you recently been experiencing vertigo or dizziness?

Have you fallen recently or had difficulty walking or maintaining your balance? These symptoms may be caused by dysfunction of your vestibular system, located in your inner ears.

The vestibular system is the sensory system responsible for processing information involved with balance, spatial orientation, and eye movements. Vestibular disorders can develop if there is damage to the system from disease, injury, genetics, or other causes.

Balance rehabilitation is an exercise-based treatment program used to reduce dizziness and treat vestibular disorders. During your first appointment at MOTION PT, a physical therapist will evaluate your condition, identify any problem areas, and develop a personalized treatment plan in hope of reducing dizziness and improving quality of life. Research has shown vestibular rehabilitation therapy can be effective in combating these disorders and reducing symptoms related to these disorders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis / need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions / alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.

  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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