Vestibular Rehabilitation: Treatment for Dizziness & Balance

What It Is

Vestibular rehabilitation therapy uses specific exercises to retrain the brain to compensate for inner ear dysfunction, reducing dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems.

Who It Helps

People with BPPV, vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, Meniere's disease, and post-concussion dizziness.

What to Expect

After evaluation, the therapist creates customized exercises including gaze stabilization, balance training, and repositioning maneuvers. BPPV can resolve in 1-2 sessions. Other conditions need 6-12 sessions.

Cost Range

Typical Duration

1-12 sessions depending on condition

Frequently Asked Questions

How effective is it?

BPPV resolves in 85-95% of cases in 1-2 sessions. Other conditions improve in 70-80% of patients.

What is the Epley maneuver?

A repositioning technique for BPPV that moves displaced inner ear crystals back to their correct position.

Will exercises make me dizzy?

Some may temporarily provoke mild dizziness as part of treatment. This decreases over time.

How long does it take?

BPPV: 1-2 sessions. Other conditions: 6-12 sessions over 4-8 weeks.

How much does it cost?

Sessions cost $100-$250. Most insurance covers vestibular PT. OpenMyPro helps you find specialists.

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