The crystals in the inner ear are sensitive to gravity and will cause the eye
movement and the vertigo as the patient is tilted back.
Fortunately, as the patient is tilted back, the crystals drift back into their original
position and the vertigo symptoms are resolved.
Your therapist can test your eyes in this way to see if you have the condition.
If you have any questions about physical therapist treatment of vertigo, dizziness
or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) then call us.
or e-mail info@MedicalArtsRehab.com .
After your treatment we will instruct you how to manage your condition so that the
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at Medical Arts Rehabilitation, Inc.
These videos explain the source of your dizziness and vertigo and how
physical therapy can help.
Physical therapists are appropriate providers for treatment of vertigo
because of the high success rate and the low risk of harm (minimal
side effects).
'Ear rocks' or crystals can get mis-placed due to fluctuating allergies,
trauma to the head or sinus conditions.
The bony anatomy of the inner ear, called the labyrinth , is responsible
for sensing angular motion, such as turning your head.
Just as the 'ear rocks' can get mis-placed they can get replaced by
specific movements by the physical therapist.
Physical therapists can perform a simple and safe test to decide which
ear to treat. The treatment takes about fifteen minutes.
To set up a treatment at Medical Arts Rehabilitation, Inc. in Palmetto,
Florida. Call 941.729.1800.
Or, e-mail info@MedicalArtsRehab.com .
Scroll down the page for FREE HOME EXERCISES.
physical therapy can help.
Physical therapists are appropriate providers for treatment of vertigo
because of the high success rate and the low risk of harm (minimal
side effects).
'Ear rocks' or crystals can get mis-placed due to fluctuating allergies,
trauma to the head or sinus conditions.
The bony anatomy of the inner ear, called the labyrinth , is responsible
for sensing angular motion, such as turning your head.
Just as the 'ear rocks' can get mis-placed they can get replaced by
specific movements by the physical therapist.
Physical therapists can perform a simple and safe test to decide which
ear to treat. The treatment takes about fifteen minutes.
To set up a treatment at Medical Arts Rehabilitation, Inc. in Palmetto,
Florida. Call 941.729.1800.
Or, e-mail info@MedicalArtsRehab.com .
Scroll down the page for FREE HOME EXERCISES.
This animation shows the anatomy of the inner ear 'vesibule' and the effect of
movement on the calcium carbonate crystals that have become 'misplaced'.
movement on the calcium carbonate crystals that have become 'misplaced'.
This video below shows an animated version of the therapist performing the Epley's
maneuver. The maneuver is very safe and the results are immediate.
maneuver. The maneuver is very safe and the results are immediate.
| The eye movements are a reflex response to gravity. |
| Call 941-729-1800 to set up a treatment. |
| Vertigo does not come back! |
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| Download free physical therapy home exercise diagrams for dizziness and vertigo. These videos are for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor or physical therapist if you need treatment, are in pain, need medical advice or are beginning an exercise program. Copyright 2007-2009 Medical Arts Rehabilitation, Inc. |
Watch this video to better understand the bony architecture of the inner ear.
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