Vestibular [ve-stib-yuh-ler] rehabilitation (VR), also known as vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT), is a specialized form of physical therapy used to treat vestibular disorders or symptoms, characterized by dizziness, vertigo, and trouble with balance, posture, and vision. These primary symptoms can result in secondary symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, and lack of concentration.
The term ‘vestibular’ refers to the inner ear system with its fluid-filled canals that allow for balance and spatial orientation. Some common vestibular disorders include vestibular neuritis, Ménière’s disease, and nerve compression. The most common vestibular disorder is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Vestibular dysfunction can exist unilaterally, affecting only one side of the body, or bilaterally, affecting both sides.
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