Who would benefit from vestibular lab testing and/or vestibular rehabilitation?
Patients who have persistent complaints of dizziness or disequilibrium and those who have a history of unexplained falls may benefit from vestibular intervention. The goal of the vestibular evaluation is to provide information to referring physicians so that they may distinguish between a peripheral vestibular disorder and one of central nervous system origin. In some cases, more than one factor may be contributing to a dizziness and/or balance problem. There are many different conditions that cause the symptoms of vertigo, dizziness, imbalance and difficulty walking. A common cause of dizziness is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), which can be treated easily with vestibular rehabilitation. Problems caused by a head injury or stroke can also cause these problems and may be helped by vestibular rehabilitation; however, the compensation is usually slower and less complete. Other conditions and etiologies associated with dizziness include genetic syndromes, multiple sclerosis,
