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Vestibular Therapy & Dizziness Rehabilitation
Vestibular rehabilitation in Blue Springs for dizziness, vertigo, imbalance and post-concussion symptoms. Licensed physical and occupational therapists use gaze-stabilization, habituation and balance retraining to get you steady again.
Vestibular Therapy and Dizziness Rehabilitation in Blue Springs
Dizziness, vertigo and a constant sense of being off balance are exhausting, and they raise your risk of a fall. Vestibular therapy at Core Medical Center retrains the balance system in your inner ear and its connections to your vision and movement, so the world stops spinning and you can move with confidence again. Care is delivered by our licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists in Blue Springs, serving the Greater Kansas City metro.
In short: vestibular rehabilitation is targeted physical therapy for the balance system. Through gaze-stabilization, habituation and balance-retraining exercises, it calms dizziness and vertigo and rebuilds steady, confident movement.
What Vestibular Therapy Treats
Your therapist first identifies what is driving your symptoms, then builds a program around it. We commonly help with:
- Dizziness and vertigo, including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- Imbalance, unsteadiness and a history of falls
- Dizziness, motion sensitivity and visual fatigue that linger after a concussion or post-concussion syndrome
- Lingering balance problems after a traumatic brain injury
What to Expect
Treatment begins with an evaluation of your eyes, inner ear and balance, then a personalized plan that may include gaze-stabilization drills, positioning maneuvers for BPPV, habituation exercises to retrain your tolerance for movement, and progressive balance work. Because we are an integrated clinic, your vestibular program coordinates closely with our concussion treatment and balance and fall prevention services when those are part of the picture.
Why Core Medical Center
Dizziness rarely has a single cause, which is why an integrated team matters. Our licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists work alongside our medical and rehabilitation providers, so if your dizziness is tied to a head injury, the neck, or a medication issue, the right discipline is already down the hall. You get a coordinated plan and a clear home program, not a referral across town.
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Vestibular Therapy FAQ
What is vestibular therapy?
Vestibular therapy, also called vestibular rehabilitation, is a specialized form of physical therapy that retrains the balance system in your inner ear and its connections to your eyes and muscles. Licensed therapists use gaze-stabilization, habituation and balance exercises to reduce dizziness, vertigo and unsteadiness.
What conditions does vestibular therapy treat?
It helps dizziness and vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), imbalance and frequent falls, and the dizziness and visual sensitivity that often linger after a concussion. Your therapist tailors the program to what is driving your symptoms.
How long does vestibular rehabilitation take?
Many people notice improvement within a few weeks, though the timeline depends on the cause and how long symptoms have been present. Your therapist reassesses progress regularly and adjusts your home exercise program so gains carry over between visits.