Bluegrass Orthopaedics3480 Yorkshire Medical ParkVaried
Vestibular Rehab
Vestibular disorders (inner ear/balance) include issues
with:
Vertigo
BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)
Dizziness
Visual disturbances
Balance
Examination
A thorough examination of symptoms, medical history, medications,
etc. will always be performed to help determine the best course of treatment.
Questions that may be asked during the examination include:
When did the symptoms begin?
Are your symptoms spontaneous or related to
movement?
What seems to trigger the symptoms? (ex. Turning
over in bed, trying to read, unstable feeling)
How long do the symptoms last when they occur?
(seconds, minutes, hours?)
Have you had any recent change in medications?
Treatment
Vestibular rehabilitation aims to reduce or eliminate the
symptoms patients suffer from these disorders through 4 primary methods.
Habituation
Exercises designed to help treat symptoms of
dizziness that are brough on by positional changes or head movements. Example:
turning over in bed or looking up to put in eye drops cause
Gaze Training
Exercises designed to improve control of eye
movement so steady your vision during head movements. These are selected for
patients whose symptoms are triggered specifically with eye movements. Example:
trying to focus on text
Balance Training
Exercises designed to help improve balance,
stability, and reduce fall risk. These are selected for patients that are unstable
due to their symptoms
BPPV Positional Movements
Treatment that includes a series of head and
body movements that your therapist will take you through in order to reposition
loose calcium crystals in your inner ear
Our physical therapists will utilize the
appropriate means of treatment based on the patient's symptoms. Through skilled
vestibular rehabilitation therapy, our patients are able to make remarkable
improvements in their vestibular disorders.
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Shirley Convey
Very friendly staff. Got in and out quickly
Anonymous
Was in the room before my appointment time. He performed the exam and based on what was causing my pain, showed me on the model where my problem was. However an MRI is needed to confirm the diagnosis before heading to the OR. He’s...Was in the room before my appointment time. He performed the exam and based on what was causing my pain, showed me on the model where my problem was. However an MRI is needed to confirm the diagnosis before heading to the OR. He’s knowledgeable and very pleasant.
Lynn PB
Dr Balthrope is a straightforward guy that gets you up and out of the hospital quickly. I have had 2 successful Hip replacementments, 1 knee replacement and a shoulder repair.
Anonymous
My experience couldn’t have gone better!! Had total knee replacement on both knees and have had zero problems, was treated beyond my expectations. A truly fantastic experience
Chester McDaniel
Dr Harris is always so nice and friendly and so reassuring. Glad to be his patient
Anonymous
I feel like they really care about my problems and my damaged shoulder. I like it that you don’t have to wait forever to see my doctor. I enjoy being able to check in on line. I would recommend Dr Donegan to anyone that has damaged...I feel like they really care about my problems and my damaged shoulder. I like it that you don’t have to wait forever to see my doctor. I enjoy being able to check in on line. I would recommend Dr Donegan to anyone that has damaged their shoulder.
Debra Hall
If you really want help from someone who listens your with the right person. I’m 6 weeks out from a 3 level cervical fusion. My arm pain is gone and I’m now able to sleep in my bed. Thank you Dr Hunt you’ve changed my life.If you really want help from someone who listens your with the right person. I’m 6 weeks out from a 3 level cervical fusion. My arm pain is gone and I’m now able to sleep in my bed. Thank you Dr Hunt you’ve changed my life.
Anonymous
This visit was a pleasure like those last year. Outstanding, and comfortable surgery with like new repairs this year. Highly, assured and confident in his expertise during a new and pending surgery. These comments from a Vietnam veteran.This visit was a pleasure like those last year. Outstanding, and comfortable surgery with like new repairs this year. Highly, assured and confident in his expertise during a new and pending surgery. These comments from a Vietnam veteran.
Anonymous
Dr Donegan I didn't get a chance to say thanks for what you do. Can't wait to get back to 100% sir. Have a great day. Ron Hill. Thanks to your amazing staff and the Doc who woke me up.
Anonymous
Dr. Donegan and his staff are awesome!!!
Anonymous
I have been extremely happy with the treatment from Dr Christiansen and he always puts my mind at ease. His PA"s are excellent and provide confidence in treatment. I would recommend him with pleasure.
Anonymous
Excellent Doctor! Responds personally to patients questions. Highly recommend!!
Susan Sparks
Dr Huff was right there when I needed him. My femur broke on a Saturday evening and Sunday morning at 7am he opened the operating room, got his staff and took care of me. He had also been persistent in getting me on Forteo to help my...Dr Huff was right there when I needed him. My femur broke on a Saturday evening and Sunday morning at 7am he opened the operating room, got his staff and took care of me. He had also been persistent in getting me on Forteo to help my bones, and after three months has succeeded in doing so. He is therefor his patients. I highly recommend him and his staff.
Anonymous
Dr. Huff is a fantastic doctor and did wonderful job on knee surgery.
