Adult Outpatient Programs and Services Vestibular and Balance Therapy

Adult Outpatient Programs and Services

Vestibular and Balance Therapy

The Vestibular and Balance Program at the JFK/Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is designed to help patients who are experiencing dizziness or balance limitations as a result of disease, injury or surgery. This program is provided by physical therapists to evaluate and treat patients with dizziness or balance problems.

These services can be especially beneficial for persons with:

BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
Acute or chronic inner ear problems, such as Labyrinthitis, Vestibular Neuritis
Post-operative conditions, including Acoustic Neuroma, Meniere's Disease
Neurological conditions affecting the central nervous system

Patients participating in this program are examined using a multi-sensory approach. From this examination, the therapist develops an individualized treatment program to meet the specific needs of the patient. Each therapy program is designed with the patient's goals in mind and is created to maximize the functional return of the patient.

The Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation Program may include:

Canulith Repositioning Maneuver (for the treatment of BPPV)
Adaptation exercises to facilitate the recovery of eye-head coordination
Balance retraining exercises
Habituation exercises, which focuses on increasing the patient's ability to compensate for dizziness symptoms
General conditioning exercises

To participate in this program, patients must obtain a referral from a medical doctor indicating the need for vestibular/balance therapy.

For more information about this service or other outpatient services offered through the JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, please call (732) 321-7056.