Compensatory - This approach is for patients who have uncorrectable problems, i.e., stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, etc. The emphasis is on safety, with the use of assistive devices, and modifying the home environment to reduce the potential for accidents. This program is individually designed for patients whose symptoms are generated from the vestibular system. Typically, the patient participates in one or two supervised sessions per week, with an average program of eight to ten sessions that emphasize the use of visual training aids and balance training techniques. As the patient progresses and gains confidence, they will be given more difficult tasks and exercises in the office and home to accelerate their improvement.
Most patients report a significant reduction of their symptoms within a six to eight week time span.
This is a home based program which the patient does on his or her own following a training or instructional session. All patients are given an appropriate home program to reinforce the therapy provided at the clinic. This therapy approach is for individuals who have a loss of balance or unsteadiness. There is an emphasis on practical solutions to the common problems of difficulty moving around in the dark, walking on uneven surfaces, and performing everyday life tasks. This type of therapy is for people with positional vertigo.