Balance and Vestibular Program

The balance and vestibular program at HSRM outpatient facility offers education and training to people with vestibular (dizziness) and balance disorders. Your sense of balance is composed of three separate body systems: vision, sensation and inner ear function. If you have problems with any of these areas, your balance may be affected. The objective of this program is to decrease your dizziness and improve your balance.

Program Goals

• To decrease sense of unsteadiness when walking or standing
• To decrease feeling of dizziness, lightheadedness, and/or spinning
• To improve balance

Services

• A licensed Physical and/or Occupational Therapist will complete a comprehensive balance and vestibular evaluation. The therapist uses this as a baseline to prepare a treatment plan that will meet the patient's specific needs and goals.
• Treatment sessions generally last 45-60 minutes, one to two times per week for 2 to 8 weeks. Treatments may focus on flexibility, conditioning and specific balance and vestibular exercises.