Rehabilitation

Psychological conditions and vestibular deficits commonly accompany and affect one another. Make sure your care team is aware of all of the strategies you are taking to address your unique needs.

Don’t be discouraged if a cognitive task makes a simple exercise more challenging for you. The exercise might be harder, but it’s critical that your therapy regimen address the cognitive resources that you devote to maintaining balance.

Do the logistics of a new vestibular rehabilitation program just seem like too much? Ask a provider about alternative, self-managed forms of therapy.

Do you have an older family member who still lives independently? If you’re concerned that they might be at risk for a fall, don’t worry; there’s no age limit to Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy.

A sleep disturbance like insomnia could get in the way of some of the effects typical of vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT). Keep your provider informed about all of your medical history.

Vestibular migraines are inconvenient, but they may also be dangerous. Ask a provider how a course of vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) could protect you from elevated fall risk.

If you’ve suffered a vestibular loss, the road to recovery might seem unclear. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) teaches your brain to lean more heavily on your senses of sight and touch as you navigate the world.

A self-managed course of vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) can be convenient, but it’s also critical for sustained mobility. Don’t put off exercises and training just because you don’t have to keep an appointment with a therapist.