VESTIBULAR CARE
Evaluation and treatment of vertigo and dizziness using video oculography (goggles)
If you have experienced symptoms of dizziness or vertigo, a trained physical therapist can help determine the cause and treat your problems.
Using infrared goggles, your physical therapist is able to watch your eyes for movement dysfunctions in various positions to determine if you have a disorder such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is one of the most common causes for dizziness and vertigo. Other common causes for vertigo include: viruses, migraines, neck-related dizziness, Meniere’s Disease, and age related changes to the central nervous system.
If you are experiencing dizziness or vertigo, contact your primary care provider to see if a referral for vestibular evaluation will help you resolve your symptoms.
What to expect at your first appointment?
We ask that you not eat for 2 hours prior to the treatment. We just don't want you to feel nauseous during the procedures. On your first visit, you will be asked a detailed history of your symptoms. We will then perform some basic screening exams to rule out any issues beyond our scope of practice. We then use video occulography (goggles) to help see what your eye movements are doing as we take you through a series of positions. Your body's response will help us to determine the best treatment for you. You should have someone available to drive you home in case your symptoms have not completely resolved. Depending on the PT's findings, the treatment may only require 1-2 visits or may require additional visits to address your balance or more complex problems.