Dizziness
Dizziness or Vertigo
Dizziness is a common problem, especially among older adults. In fact, for people over the age of 65, dizziness is one of the most common reasons for doctor visits and hospitalizations. Regardless of the cause of dizziness, the sooner you get help, the better. Physical Therapists help people experiencing dizziness ease their symptoms, reduce their risk of falling, and get back to the activities they enjoy.
Causes of dizziness we treat
- BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
- Vestibular Hypofunction (often due to vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis)
- Vestibular Migraine or Migraine Associated Dizziness
- Cervicogenic Dizziness or dizziness associated with neck problems
- Dizziness due to concussion/ traumatic brain injury
- Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (formerly known as Chronic Subjective Dizziness)
Physical Therapists are movement experts.
Physical Therapists are movement experts. They improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. Dizziness is a feeling of spinning, floating, or lightheadedness. Dizziness, and the balance problems that may come with it, can be caused by many factors, including:
- Inner ear disorders (vestibular disorders) such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
- Injury or trauma to the inner ear.
- Disruption in the network of nerves between the inner ear and the eyes that helps to stabilize our vision.
- Conditions such as low blood pressure or low blood sugar.
- Use of many medications, vitamins, or supplements.
- Diseases such as arthritis in the neck or diabetes.
- Brain disorders such as Parkinson disease or stroke.
