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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. Lockstadt, is an excellent physcian. He has been diligent in trying to find the source of my pain and has not given up and I am so grateful. I highly recommend him.
Deanna
Great experience with Dr. Balthrop! Got the care and advice I needed.
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
I would highly recommend Dr. Jason Harrod for any kind of foot problems! He is a wonderful person and a very caring doctor that is extremely knowledgeable!
Bridget T
Compassionate, caring, and extremely competent, Dr. Harrod always gets to the heart of the matter quickly and in clear language-but doesn't jump to quick conclusions or unnecessary solutions.
A Harr
Dr. Christiansen corrected a previous botched total knee replacement for me. He is very caring and tries to figure out the problem quickly. It does take some time to get in to see him but it is worth it. He knows what he is doing and I...Dr. Christiansen corrected a previous botched total knee replacement for me. He is very caring and tries to figure out the problem quickly. It does take some time to get in to see him but it is worth it. He knows what he is doing and I will and have recommended him.
Anonymous
Dr Favetto has done excellent work on my Husbands crushed Elbow. He is very professional, informative,& attentive. And he has excellent bedside manner. He has been a blessing to us. We are very thankful for him .
Harold Lockard( Marsha)
Not the first visit with Dr Harrod. As always he handles my medical needs with great concern and care. He has always gone out of his way to make sure that medicines and procedures comply with my restrictions due a bleeding disorder as...Not the first visit with Dr Harrod. As always he handles my medical needs with great concern and care. He has always gone out of his way to make sure that medicines and procedures comply with my restrictions due a bleeding disorder as well. He and his staff are professional and yet take care of you as you are one of there own family members. I am blessed to have them there when needed and will always recommend them to my friends and family.
Anonymous
The office staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Christensen's assistant, Brittany, is amazing! She always answers my questions and if I call and she's not available, she calls me back ASAP. Dr. Christensen is amazing. Very smart...The office staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Christensen's assistant, Brittany, is amazing! She always answers my questions and if I call and she's not available, she calls me back ASAP. Dr. Christensen is amazing. Very smart man and you can tell he knows what he is talking about. Very caring doctor. Top notch folks.
Anonymous
Dr Huff and his team are very professional and courteous. I had to have hip labrum repair and he and his team were top notch. From the time I walked back into the surgical area and met the first nurse, to the time I woke up in recovery,...Dr Huff and his team are very professional and courteous. I had to have hip labrum repair and he and his team were top notch. From the time I walked back into the surgical area and met the first nurse, to the time I woke up in recovery, I was treated with outstanding personal attention. I highly recommend Dr Huff and his team to anyone that has to have ortho surgery, you will not be disappointed. Keep up the good work!!!
Kevin Clemons
Everyone was very concerned and polite. My Husband really enjoyed and liked the staff.
Della Taulbee
Dr. Lockstadt has been my neck and back specialist for years and has treated me with great, professional, personable medical care. I’m very grateful for his expertise and ability to communicate thoroughly with me, the process and...Dr. Lockstadt has been my neck and back specialist for years and has treated me with great, professional, personable medical care. I’m very grateful for his expertise and ability to communicate thoroughly with me, the process and progression of treatment. Thank you, Dr. Lockstadt!!
Deborah Hurt
Dr. Donegan was recommended to me by a fellow doctor and I was not disappointed. He expertly repaired the suprasinatus tendon in my shoulder and as a practicing chiropractor. My rotator cuff was very important in terms of continuing my...Dr. Donegan was recommended to me by a fellow doctor and I was not disappointed. He expertly repaired the suprasinatus tendon in my shoulder and as a practicing chiropractor. My rotator cuff was very important in terms of continuing my career as a DC. Thank you Dr. Donegan and the entire BlueGrass Orthopedic staff !
Dr. Leo Boisvert
I have had a few surgeries, and Dr. Hunt is very caring and compassionate. The staff is very friendly and makes you feel relaxed. Dr. Hunt has always offered other solutions to surgery and surgery was a last resort. I highly recommend...I have had a few surgeries, and Dr. Hunt is very caring and compassionate. The staff is very friendly and makes you feel relaxed. Dr. Hunt has always offered other solutions to surgery and surgery was a last resort. I highly recommend Mr. Travis Hunt. He is very knowledgeable and makes sure that you understand all options. The P.A's are also very knowledgeable and friendly as well. They are highly recommended. I have been seeing Dr. Hunt for my medical conditions for the last five years.
John Beckstead
Outstanding!
Dr. Balthrop and his staff were simply outstanding! From my first visit to the time of my OUTPATIENT hip replacement yesterday everything was as professional as a well oiled machine, but also personalized. My assigned...Outstanding!
Dr. Balthrop and his staff were simply outstanding! From my first visit to the time of my OUTPATIENT hip replacement yesterday everything was as professional as a well oiled machine, but also personalized. My assigned nurse called this morning to check on me. Almost no pain at all. It has been a day and a half and my main concern is not overdoing my movement, cause I feel like I could generally do anything I wanted to do. Thanks to Dr. Balthrop and his first rate staff!
