What’s the top reason people seek vestibular physical therapy?

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There are many reasons why people seek out vestibular physical therapy, but the top reason people do so is to treat a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). 

BPPV is a condition that affects a part of the inner ear, and it occurs when calcium carbonate crystals (otoliths) break free of their normal position and start floating around. It’s estimated that about 3% of adults will develop BPPV in their lifetime. A physical therapist can help you learn the root cause of your BPPV. These specialists can also use vestibular physical therapy to treat the symptoms of your BPPV. 

What are common symptoms of BPPV?

There are many symptoms that BPPV can cause; the most common is vertigo. This symptom can cause you to feel like the room is spinning around you. Other symptoms that are common in BPPV sufferers include: 

  • Dizziness.
  • Losing your balance.
  • Nausea.
  • Vomiting.
  • Abnormal eye movements that make focusing difficult. 

Some therapy methods used in vestibular physical therapy for BPPV

The primary goal of vestibular therapy is to reduce your symptoms. Meeting this goal often involves therapists using a variety of therapy techniques. A few of the therapy techniques your physical therapist could use to treat your BPPV include: 

Get the vestibular physical therapy you need at Excel PT

Not sure where to turn for help with your BPPV? Our physical therapists at Excel Sports & Physical Therapy offer top-notch vestibular rehab that can help you. We can start by doing a free screening to confirm that your symptoms are being caused by BPPV. Then, our specialists can construct a customized therapy plan designed to reduce your symptoms and decrease your fall risk. We can even help you get care from your home with our virtual therapy and at-home care services. 

Contact our team today for more information about our BPPV treatment services or to schedule an initial appointment.