Vestibular Therapy Now Available at More Axes Physical Therapy Locations
Feeling dizzy isn’t just frustrating. It can make everyday activities like walking through the grocery store, driving, rolling over in bed, or simply looking up at a shelf feel uncomfortable or even unsafe.
The good news is that many causes of dizziness and balance problems can be successfully treated with vestibular therapy, a specialized form of physical therapy designed to improve balance, reduce dizziness, and help you regain confidence in your daily life.
At Axes Physical Therapy, we’re excited to announce that we’ve expanded our vestibular therapy services to make expert care more accessible throughout Missouri and Illinois.
Patients can now receive vestibular rehabilitation at our clinics in:
This expansion means more patients can receive specialized care closer to home without traveling long distances.
What Is Vestibular Therapy?
Vestibular therapy is a specialized type of physical therapy that evaluates and treats disorders affecting your vestibular system, the part of your inner ear and brain that controls balance, coordination, and spatial awareness.
When this system isn’t functioning properly, people may experience:
- Vertigo (a spinning sensation)
- Persistent dizziness
- Feeling off balance
- Motion sensitivity
- Difficulty walking
- Falls
- Blurred vision while moving
- Nausea with movement
Many people assume these symptoms are simply something they have to live with.
In reality, they often respond extremely well to targeted physical therapy.
What Conditions Can Vestibular Therapy Treat?
Our vestibular therapists evaluate and treat many conditions, including:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Vestibular neuritis
- Labyrinthitis
- Unilateral vestibular hypofunction
- Persistent dizziness
- Balance disorders
- Fall risk
- Concussion-related dizziness
- Motion sensitivity
- Cervicogenic dizziness
- Vestibular migraines (when appropriate as part of a multidisciplinary plan)
Every patient receives an individualized evaluation to determine the source of their symptoms and develop the right treatment plan.
Vertigo Isn’t Always “Just Vertigo”
One of the most common reasons patients seek vestibular therapy is vertigo.
BPPV, often called positional vertigo, occurs when tiny calcium crystals inside the inner ear move out of place. This can cause sudden episodes of spinning when:
- Rolling over in bed
- Looking up
- Bending over
- Standing up quickly
Many cases of BPPV can be successfully treated in just a few visits using specialized repositioning techniques performed by a trained vestibular physical therapist.
Vestibular Therapy Looks Different Than Most People Expect
Many patients are surprised to learn that vestibular rehabilitation doesn’t usually involve machines or complicated equipment.
Instead, treatment may include:
- Balance training
- Eye movement exercises
- Walking and gait training
- Head movement exercises
- Habituation exercises
- Canalith repositioning maneuvers for BPPV
- Strength and mobility exercises
- Home exercise programs
The goal is to retrain your brain and balance system so you can move confidently again.
When Should You See a Vestibular Physical Therapist?
If you’ve been experiencing dizziness or balance problems that aren’t improving, don’t assume they’ll go away on their own.
Consider scheduling an evaluation if you:
- Feel dizzy when changing positions
- Experience spinning sensations
- Have frequent balance problems
- Have fallen or worry about falling
- Feel unsteady while walking
- Continue to experience dizziness after a concussion
- Avoid activities because of your symptoms
Early treatment can often shorten recovery and help prevent falls.
Expanded Care, Same Expert Treatment
Axes Physical Therapy has continued investing in advanced vestibular rehabilitation education so more patients can receive specialized care close to home.
We’re proud to now offer vestibular therapy at additional locations, including:
- Troy, Missouri
- Glen Carbon, Illinois
- Columbia, Missouri
- Ashland, Missouri
Whether you’re experiencing occasional dizziness or persistent balance issues, our therapists are trained to identify the underlying cause and create a treatment plan designed specifically for you.
Find Relief From Dizziness at Axes Physical Therapy
Living with dizziness isn’t something you should simply accept.
Many vestibular conditions respond remarkably well to physical therapy, and early treatment can help you return to work, exercise, travel, and everyday life with greater confidence.
If you’re experiencing dizziness, vertigo, or balance problems, schedule an evaluation with one of our vestibular specialists today.
With 25 convenient Axes Physical Therapy locations throughout Greater St. Louis, Southern Illinois, Mid-Missouri, and surrounding communities, expert vestibular rehabilitation is never far away.
Because Missouri and Illinois both offer Direct Access, you can often begin physical therapy without a physician referral.
