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Vestibular Rehab
Vestibular disorders (inner ear/balance) include issues
with:
Vertigo
BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)
Dizziness
Visual disturbances
Balance
Examination
A thorough examination of symptoms, medical history, medications,
etc. will always be performed to help determine the best course of treatment.
Questions that may be asked during the examination include:
When did the symptoms begin?
Are your symptoms spontaneous or related to
movement?
What seems to trigger the symptoms? (ex. Turning
over in bed, trying to read, unstable feeling)
How long do the symptoms last when they occur?
(seconds, minutes, hours?)
Have you had any recent change in medications?
Treatment
Vestibular rehabilitation aims to reduce or eliminate the
symptoms patients suffer from these disorders through 4 primary methods.
Habituation
Exercises designed to help treat symptoms of
dizziness that are brough on by positional changes or head movements. Example:
turning over in bed or looking up to put in eye drops cause
Gaze Training
Exercises designed to improve control of eye
movement so steady your vision during head movements. These are selected for
patients whose symptoms are triggered specifically with eye movements. Example:
trying to focus on text
Balance Training
Exercises designed to help improve balance,
stability, and reduce fall risk. These are selected for patients that are unstable
due to their symptoms
BPPV Positional Movements
Treatment that includes a series of head and
body movements that your therapist will take you through in order to reposition
loose calcium crystals in your inner ear
Our physical therapists will utilize the
appropriate means of treatment based on the patient's symptoms. Through skilled
vestibular rehabilitation therapy, our patients are able to make remarkable
improvements in their vestibular disorders.
Dr Favetto is a very thorough, passionate and professional doctor. He and his staff are great!
Karen
Great Doctor. Dr. Hunt is an excellent doctor. He talks to his patients and takes the time to create a solution for your problem.
Anonymous
Dr. Donegan and his staff, as well as all the other BGO associates, are wonderful! They are always helpful and make you the center of attention. They always explain everything in a way that you can understand them. I have recommended...Dr. Donegan and his staff, as well as all the other BGO associates, are wonderful! They are always helpful and make you the center of attention. They always explain everything in a way that you can understand them. I have recommended Dr. Donegan and BGO to others and will again!
Anonymous
I had my second hand surgery under Dr Favetto. He is kind, caring and explains your issues well. This surgery was at BGO Surgery Center. I was cared for very well before and after my procedure. I would highly recommend Dr Favetto and...I had my second hand surgery under Dr Favetto. He is kind, caring and explains your issues well. This surgery was at BGO Surgery Center. I was cared for very well before and after my procedure. I would highly recommend Dr Favetto and his entire medical staff, both in his office and the surgery center. A very helpful and professional group of care givers!!
Sharon Rainwater
Great physician and very knowledgeable!!!
Tiffany W.
Dr Favetto was very compassionate & informative about what to expect for my elbow replacement following an injury - all risks & expectations were fully explained including possible complications & outcomes. I was very impressed with the...Dr Favetto was very compassionate & informative about what to expect for my elbow replacement following an injury - all risks & expectations were fully explained including possible complications & outcomes. I was very impressed with the Dr’s experience & comfort with the procedure.
Linnette DeTienne
Dr. Donegan diagnosed a rotator cuff tear in my left shoulder. He carefully explained my options for dealing with this injury. He even showed me a film of how this injury can be surgically repaired. Today I worked with a member of his...Dr. Donegan diagnosed a rotator cuff tear in my left shoulder. He carefully explained my options for dealing with this injury. He even showed me a film of how this injury can be surgically repaired. Today I worked with a member of his staff to schedule my surgery.
Anonymous
I am very pleased with the matter in which Dr. Balthrop explained my options. He does a great job informing me the procedures. I find him a very caring person. I highly recommend him to any one.
Anonymous
95% of the time, Dr. Harrod is on time. On a couple of occassions I actually didn't have to wait at all! He is professional, courteous and knowledgeable.
Anonymous
Great Surgeon
Has done both my knees. I would highly recommended him and his PA's.
Anonymous
Dr Harris is always so nice and friendly and so reassuring. Glad to be his patient
Anonymous
Dr Denehy replaced my knee,and I couldn't be happier. Great job, great people, great dr.
Anonymous
Saw Dr. Donegan's PA - same day appointment. He was able to diagnose me quickly and I have hope that I will be pain-free after PT.
Anonymous
After I was x-rayed, I received a thorough exam with Dr. Denehy explaining my diagnosis and what procedures I needed. He was very attentive to my questions and to my wife’s questions. Dr. Denehy performed a complete hip replacement on...After I was x-rayed, I received a thorough exam with Dr. Denehy explaining my diagnosis and what procedures I needed. He was very attentive to my questions and to my wife’s questions. Dr. Denehy performed a complete hip replacement on my right hip in January 2019, and then a complete hip replacement on my left hip on March 2019. I would highly recommend Dr. Denehy, he is an excellent and caring surgeon. Dr. Denehy is one fine young man and it has been a pleasure to get to know him.
Anonymous
Dr. Vasicek is an excellent orthopedist and I highly recommend her.
