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According to the National Institutes of Health more than 40% of Americans will experience dizziness that is serious enough to go to a doctor.
Balance related falls account for more than half the accidental falls in the elderly, while 85% of dizziness and equilibrium problems are the result of pathology within the inner ear. Approximately 5-10% of people over the age of 65 will experience BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo).
The Vestibular Rehabilitation Program
- Vestibular Assessment
- Balance and Gait Assessment
- Comprehensive Evaluation of the Vestibular System
- Individualized Treatment and Home Exercise Program
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Goals
- Decreased Fall Risk
- Decreased Dizziness Symptoms
- Improved Balance
- Increased Ability to Perform Activities of Daily Living
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Eligibility
Patients with any of the following symptoms are candidates for vestibular rehabilitation:
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Motion Intolerance
- Positional Intolerance
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If you think you may have a hearing loss, your first step is to see an audiologist. An audiologist is a licensed health-care professional who specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating people with hearing loss and balance disorders.
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The Hearing & Balance Center at Hartford Hospital utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
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