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Vestibular Disorders: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments with Rehabilitation
The vestibular system is composed of the inner ear and portions of the brain responsible for sensorimotor processing. This system is often referred to as the ‘balance’ system. It is responsible for processing motion, maintaining balance, and the control of eye movements. When injury or disease to this system occurs, vestibular disorders are the result. Some common vestibular disorders include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Labyrinthitis, Meniere’s Diseases, and more. In order to alleviate the symptoms of various vestibular disorders we use customized and advanced rehabilitation techniques that are non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical, and safe. Symptoms & Causes Depending on the disorder, people can experience various vestibular symptoms. Some of the more common reported symptoms include dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, visual disturbances, hearing changes, spatial disorientation, and cognitive/psychological changes (VeDA, n.d.). There are numerous causes of vestibular disorders, some of which include damage to the inner ear, an infection, ototoxicity, or head injury. Treatments and Therapy