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Because vestibular disorders can leave lasting deficits, treatment emphasizes compensation by helping the brain learn to rely on vision and somatosensory input. The program uses targeted exercise types—gaze stabilization, balance training, habituation, and canalith repositioning—paired with supervised sessions and an individualized home plan. 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Strengthening exercise can support overall fitness and recovery.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":125,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":127,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":129,"site_id":62},208940,1788607367,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":132},{"doc_id":129,"user_id":133,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":134,"doc_module":4,"category_id":34,"category_name":35,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":135,"file_id":136,"file_url":137,"file_type":138,"file_size":139,"view_count":105,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":8,"language":140,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":130,"read_time":81},1099523882367,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_9964176cb1d06d4a9deccf72a44ae3dc","WHAT IS VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION?  \nVestibular rehabilitation is a specialized form of physical/occupational therapy to address dizziness, imbalance, difficulty maintaining clear vision, and functional decline as a result of vestibular disorders. A vestibular disorder can cause permanent deficits, so therapy is often designed to allow compensation. Compensation involves the brain learning to use the other senses (vision and somatosensory, i.e. body sense) to substitute for the deficient vestibular system.  \nMETHODS OF EXERCISE  \n\n|  |  | GAZE | BALANCE |  | CANALITH |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | HABITUATION | STABILIZATION | TRAINING |  | REPOSITIONING |  |\n|  | Habituation exercises are | Gaze stabilization exercises | Balance training exercises |  | Canalith repositioning |  |\n|  | who report increased dizziness when they make quick head movements, change positions, and are in visually stimulating environments. This involves repeated exposure to specific movements or visual stimuli that provoke dizziness, in a controlled manner. | are used to improve control of eye movements so vision remains clear during head movement. Patients maintain focus on an object as they move their head side to side and up/down for a designated period of time. | are used to improve steadiness on feet so daily activities for self-care, work, and leisure can be performed successfully. The therapist will alter visual or somatosensory cues, such as performing exercises with eyes closed or on compliant surfaces like foam. |  | procedures are a series of coordinated movements/positions performed with the guidance of the therapist to treat those with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) . |  |\n\nappropriate for patients  \nWHAT SHOULD PATIENTS EXPECT?  \nThe therapist designs a treatment plan which includes supervised sessions and an individualized home program. Duration of treatment depends on the diagnosis and clinical symptoms; some patients may only be seen 1-2 visits while others may require 3-4 months.  \nFACTORS THAT CAN AFFECT RECOVERY  \nThe type of vestibular disorder will greatly dictate overall rate of recovery. Some disorders are considered unstable or progressive, which may take longer and have more limited recovery. Conditions affecting both ears may require additional time to recover. Other factors that may impact recovery negatively include sedentary lifestyle, an unhealthy diet, pain/stiffness from osteoarthritis/other conditions, reliance on vestibular suppressant medications, and anxiety/depression. Engaging in strengthening exercise to improve overall fitness can help promote recovery.  \nWHERE CAN I FIND A VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION SPECIALIST?  \nThe Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) provides a directory of health professionals who are specially trained to assess and treat vestibular disorders.  \nLearn more about vestibular rehabilitation at [vestibular.org/VRT](vestibular.org/VRT).  \nVESTIBULAR DISORDERS ASSOCIATION | (800) 837-8428 | INFO@VESTIBULAR.ORG | VESTIBULAR.ORG","cbCaiqFk6P1JpQn8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqFk6P1JpQn8","pdf",92479,"English","# What is Vestibular Rehabilitation?\n# Methods of Exercise\n## Habituation\n## Gaze Stabilization\n## Balance Training\n## Canalith Repositioning\n# What Should Patients Expect?\n# Factors That Can Affect Recovery\n# Where Can I Find a Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist?","[{\"question\":\"What is vestibular rehabilitation and what conditions does it target?\",\"answer\":\"Vestibular rehabilitation is specialized therapy to address dizziness, imbalance, difficulty maintaining clear vision, and functional decline caused by vestibular disorders.\"},{\"question\":\"How do compensation strategies work in vestibular rehabilitation?\",\"answer\":\"The brain learns to use other senses—especially vision and body sensation—to substitute for deficits in the vestibular system.\"},{\"question\":\"What can affect recovery and how can patients support it?\",\"answer\":\"Recovery depends on the type of vestibular disorder, including whether it is progressive or unstable, and factors like sedentary lifestyle, diet, pain or stiffness, reliance on vestibular suppressants, and anxiety or depression. Strengthening exercise can support overall fitness and recovery.\"}]","Vestibular Rehabilitation - Exercise Methods, Expectations, and Recovery Factors | PDF"]