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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.
Excellence all the way around. Dr. Hunt is professional, compassionate, & on time! Nothing worse than waiting -- even in the nicest of waiting rooms. Dr. Hunt & his staff are amazing.
Chrissy Conley
Dr. Hunt has provided excellent care for my mom. He’s engaged with his patients, very communicative, and has provided answers to our questions. His office staff is friendly and efficient - very accommodating.
I would definitely...Dr. Hunt has provided excellent care for my mom. He’s engaged with his patients, very communicative, and has provided answers to our questions. His office staff is friendly and efficient - very accommodating.
I would definitely recommend him to family and friends.
Anonymous
It was the day after Christmas and my daughter kept asking me to ride her new hover board she had gotten, and I kept saying, “No I will fall off of it”. She kept insisting I ride it and you probably know where this story is going....It was the day after Christmas and my daughter kept asking me to ride her new hover board she had gotten, and I kept saying, “No I will fall off of it”. She kept insisting I ride it and you probably know where this story is going. To make a long story short, I rode it and fell off of it breaking the radial head in multiple pieces. This happened around 9:00 pm and I had already made up my mind after it happened that I was not going to the emergency room that night as the pain was minimal. I knew first thing the next morning I was going to call Bluegrass Orthpeodics. The only opening they had was for the clinic in Georgetown and without any hesitation I said I will take it. It is well worth the two plus hours it takes to get there from my hometown. The x-ray confirmed the fracture and they scheduled and MRI and appointment with Dr. Donegan. Needless to say he explained the procedure and how he was going to try and put the fragments back together, if not he would have to put an implant in for my radial head. He answered all my questions and explained everything thoroughly. Central Baptist was awesome as it was an outpatient procedure and everything went great. I cannot say enough good things about Dr Donegan and the staff at BO. I would refer any of my family and friends. Thankfully my movement is as well as it was prior to the accident if not better..Very satisfied and grateful.
Tonia Smith
After reviewing more conservative options, my surgery and recovery went very smoothly. Dr. and staff were always prompt and on time for all office visits.
William Moore
Answered all questions. Took time to explain conditions and options.
Anonymous
Perfect example of a Clinician with a heart. Dr. Harrod methodically explained my procedures and thoroughly answered all questions I had. During each post op visit we recounted my progress and discussed the upcoming healing benchmarks I...Perfect example of a Clinician with a heart. Dr. Harrod methodically explained my procedures and thoroughly answered all questions I had. During each post op visit we recounted my progress and discussed the upcoming healing benchmarks I could look forward to experiencing. Dr. Harrod insisted I listen to my body during my healing process. Not many doctors are willing to humble themselves in that regard. Must also acknowledge the friendly, informative, highly competent staff. Thank you all.
Gina Case
Awesome dr very informative of what I was going to have done. The nurse also was extremely nice
Anonymous
Dr Huff gave me my life back. Since a teenage, I have knee problems due to bone growth issues. My pain was unbelievable. I couldn't walk any distance at all. I dreaded the surgery, the associated pain and recovery. Dr. Huff did a total...Dr Huff gave me my life back. Since a teenage, I have knee problems due to bone growth issues. My pain was unbelievable. I couldn't walk any distance at all. I dreaded the surgery, the associated pain and recovery. Dr. Huff did a total knee replacement and straightened my leg. Within two weeks, I was walking without any assistance. The pain from the surgery and recovery was nothing. Today I can walk any where I want and as long as I want without pain. THANK YOU Dr. Huff.
James Havens
Dr. Favetto is extremely knowledgeable in his craft. He explained things to me in language a layperson could understand. I will wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone!
Anonymous
I had hip replacement surgery this morning and have been so pleased with Dr. Denehy in every way. He is excellent in all categories, and I will highly recommend him. Five stars!
Dale Mateyoke
Doctor Huff and the staff at BGO was able to get me in for surgery pretty quick for a detached quad tendon. He was very assuring about the procedure and the outcome of the surgery. He listened to my concerns and I felt he put me first....Doctor Huff and the staff at BGO was able to get me in for surgery pretty quick for a detached quad tendon. He was very assuring about the procedure and the outcome of the surgery. He listened to my concerns and I felt he put me first. Great bedside manners. Thank you Dr. Huff and staff at BGO.
Brian Dow
This was the best experience with a physician's practice ever. From the moment I walked in the door, through the registering, nurse, PA, and especially the x-ray tech.....all quick yet thorough. Dr. Donegan was on time and very...This was the best experience with a physician's practice ever. From the moment I walked in the door, through the registering, nurse, PA, and especially the x-ray tech.....all quick yet thorough. Dr. Donegan was on time and very understanding. Lucky me.
Mischelle Hodgkin
This was the second knee replacement that Dr Christensen has done. Both are so much better than before. Dr. Christensen is great at putting worries at ease before surgery.
Anonymous
Wonderful!
Dr Balthrop is still helping me with my knee but he’s wonderful! His office is great and he’s so friendly. He really cares about my problem and is helping in every way possible.
Anonymous
Dr. Balthrop took to time to give detailed explanations and make sure I fully understood what was going on both before and after my procedure. I would highly recommend him
