Vestibular Rehab Holland, MI

Vestibular Rehab

The second most commonly reported complaint within doctors’ offices is dizziness and loss of balance. In fact, 76 million Americans will experience some sort of dizzy spell or vertigo at some point in their lives. Symptoms can vary from acute to chronic and in some severe cases, they can even be indicators of serious health risks. Feelings of dizziness or vertigo can greatly limit your daily life, making it difficult for you to perform even the simplest tasks without feeling as if you might fall over. Fortunately, at Full Potential Physical Therapy, we offer some of the most effective vestibular therapy services in Holland, MI, aimed at retraining your vestibular system to regulate feelings of stability and balance.

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What is vestibular therapy?

At Full Potential Physical Therapy, we provide vestibular therapy for our patients suffering from balance disorders in Holland, MI and surrounding areas. Balance disorders refer to a broad range of conditions, but they are all connected by the effect they have on the vestibular system, also known as the inner ear.

Some common balance disorders that we treat include:

  • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
  • Meniere’s disease
  • Vestibular neuritis
  • Migraines
  • Stroke

Vestibular therapy is conducted through a process of “adaptation and compensation.” This means that the vestibular system is being “reprogrammed” through both passive and active therapies to form connections with the brain on adjusting imbalances and regaining stability.

Contact us to schedule an appointment:

If you are searching for vestibular therapy in Holland, MI, search no further. We can help you if you are struggling with steadying yourself while standing or walking.

If your dizzying symptoms are holding you back from living your normal daily life, contact Full Potential Physical Therapy to schedule an appointment with one of our Holland, MI physical therapists. Our specialized services will help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible.

A Better Life is Only Four Steps Away

Physical therapy can be an unfamiliar experience for many. To orient new patients to the process, we have divided their rehab journey into four segments called “The Four Phases of Getting Better.” It is important to note that while there are four phases utilized over the course of your care, they are not totally separate. They move gradually toward greater strengthening and function, which is the end goal to return confidently to the life you desire to live.

1

Pain Relief

The first focus in getting better is pain relief. After your evaluation, your physical therapist will use hands-on techniques or manual therapy, light therapeutic exercise, and education on how to modify your activity and posture in order to give you more control over your pain. In this stage, modalities like ice, heat, myofascial release, electric stimulation and kinesiotape may be used.

2

Improve Mobility/Flexibility

The second step in this method is to improve mobility and flexibility. Your therapist will design a progressive program of range of motion and light stretching to restore mobility and reduce pain.

3

Improve Strength/Control

In the third step of this method, muscle weakness will be addressed to help you maintain the gains and momentum you achieve through phases one and two. A thorough strengthening process is the step that gives results that last, and this will prepare you for more functional training – the final step.

4

Functional Training

Now that your pain is resolved and you have the necessary mobility and strength, your program can be advanced into functional training. Whether you are returning to work, returning to life after post-op rehabilitation, getting back into recreation or sports, or simply returning to the activities of daily life, this step helps ensure your success after graduation and empowers you to be confident in your abilities again.

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