Vestibular Rehabilitation at The Therapy Network
Your vestibular system helps provide your brain with information about your body’s movement and positioning. When something disrupts this system—the link between your inner ear and your brain—it can lead to dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems that affect every part of your life.
If you have a vestibular condition, you are not alone. Up to 8 million Americans report a problem with dizziness or balance each year, and nearly 5% experience vertigo annually. The good news? Most people fully recover with the right care. Vestibular rehabilitation at The Therapy Network helps restore stability, confidence, and control—so you can get back to moving and feeling your best.
Common Vestibular Symptoms
- →Dizziness or loss of balance
- →Vertigo (a spinning sensation)
- →Hearing loss or ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- → Blurred or impaired vision
- →Difficulty with coordination or hand-eye control
These symptoms can be lifestyle-altering, often leading to missed work or time away from family and friends. In fact, dizziness is one of the leading reasons people over 75 seek medical care, and one of the top causes of falls in older adults.
Causes of Vestibular Issues
Vestibular conditions can result from a variety of factors, including:- →Inner ear injury
- →Viral infections or disease
- →Fluid buildup in the middle ear
- →Autoimmune reactions or allergies
What to Expect at The Therapy Network
At your first visit, a physical therapist will review your medical history, listen to your symptoms, and perform a thorough evaluation. Your assessment may include:
- →Balance and gait testing (including stair navigation)
- →Oculomotor and visual function assessment
- →Posture and movement coordination review
From there, your personalized recovery plan may include a combination of:
- →Vestibular exercises to retrain your brain and improve gaze stability
- →Gait and balance training to strengthen stability and confidence
- →Canalith repositioning maneuvers (such as the Epley maneuver) for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- →A comprehensive home exercise plan to support your ongoing recovery
Appointments Are Available Today
If you’re living with dizziness, vertigo, or balance problems, you don’t have to wait for relief. The Therapy Network offers vestibular rehabilitation at all of our clinics in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake. With multiple locations across Coastal Virginia, care is always close to home—and appointments are available today.