Like me and so many others that Vertigo affects, I wanted to post this information that was provided to me from a facebook peer, named Kit M.
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Treatment for Vertigo
Treatment for vertigo, or dizziness, depends on identifying and eliminating the underlying cause. If a particular medication is responsible for the condition, lowering the dosage or discontinuing the drug may eliminate vertigo.
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy to Treat Vertigo
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is a type of physical therapy used to treat vertigo. The goal of treatment is to minimize dizziness, improve balance and prevent falls by restoring normal function of the vestibular system.
In VRT, the patient performs exercises designed to allow the brain to adapt to and compensate for whatever is causing the vertigo. The success of this treatment depends on several factors including the following:
- Age of the patient
- Cognitive function (e.g., memory, ability to follow directions in order)
- Coordination and motor skills
- Overall health of the patient (including the central nervous system)
- Physical strength
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy is designed by a physical therapist under the direction of a physician. In most cases, patients visit the therapist on a limited basis and perform custom-designed exercises at home, several times a day. As the patient progresses, difficulty of the exercises increases until the highest level of balance is attained during head movement, eye movement (i.e., tracking with the eyes) and walking.
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