Vestibular Therapy

What is Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy?

Vestibular rehabilitation is a group of exercises and activities designed to promote central (in the brain) compensation for the loss of peripheral (in the inner ear) vestibular function. The goal of vestibular rehabilitation is to decrease dizziness and/or vertigo, improve both static (stationary) and dynamic (moving) balance, and restore the individual's previous quality of life. At Balance Center of Maryland, each individual will receive an evaluation to determine his/her specific impairments and limitations and will receive exercises tailored to his/her specific needs.

Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP)

Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) is group of objective tests that assess an individual's overall ability to maintain balance and postural control. Together, the three tests evaluate the ability of the sensory systems (touch, vision, and vestibular) to provide accurate information about the environment, the ability of the brain to process and use the information, and the ability of the muscles and joints to coordinate movements to maintain balance.

During the test, the individual will be asked to relax, stand quietly, and follow the instructions provided by the therapist. The test is safe and the individual wears a support harness to reduce the risk of falling. The information that is collected from the tests will be compared to the balance of same-aged individuals who do not have dizziness or imbalance.