Helps patients recover from dizziness and balance disorders
What is it?
Dizziness, lightheadedness and disorientation are common symptoms that affect at least 20% of the general population. As we age, a much higher incidence of these symptoms occurs due to chronic neuro-degenerative diseases and traumatic events. The visual motor and vestibular system of the inner ear function together in the brain to control balance, spatial awareness and perception.
Visual / Vestibular rehabilitation helps improve impaired balance and dizziness caused by disease and injuries. It is a treatment and therapy program provided by Dr Jenks and his therapy team. It begins with an on-site or in-office comprehensive sensory motor evaluation of oculomotor eye movement function, binocular vision misalignment and vestibular balance function.
What are symptoms of visual / vestibular balance disorders?
- Fall Risk especially with the elderly
- Unsteady Gait, poor coordination and clumsiness
- Motion Sickness, Vertigo and Nausea
- Dizziness and blurred vision with position changes and head movement
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Difficulty with reading and comprehension
- Headaches and Vestibular Migraines
- Double Vision (Diplopia)
What are common causes of visual / vestibular balance disorders?
- Neuro-degenerative and vascular disease
- Traumatic and acquired brain and neck injuries
- Post-concussion trauma syndrome
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Stroke, peripheral neuropathy and TIA’s
What are some treatment options?
- Microprism optical lenses
- Tinted optical lens filters
- Noise cancelling devices
- Gaze stabilization and visual eye movement training