Roughly 40% of Americans experience vertigo at least once in their lives, according to a UCSF Health study. Dealing with the spinning sensations and resulting dizziness and balance issues that characterize such attacks can be disturbing, making everyday activities like driving, riding a bike, or even walking a chore.
The physical therapists at Ferrell-Whited understand how isolating and disorienting vertigo can be and have had significant success helping patients deal with this affliction. We offer effective help for vertigo, providing patients with a long-term treatment plan and helping to restore hope and peace of mind.
We offer comprehensive, effective treatment
To understand your symptoms, we first assess your illness and then recommend a proven course of treatment that can provide relief and improve your balance and mobility. We take a comprehensive approach when treating vertigo, which differs from traditional treatment that tends to concentrate on inner ear issues alone.
We practice vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT), which includes exercises to help the nervous system adapt and become desensitized to vertigo over time, eye movement control, balance therapy, and general fitness exercises. We also focus on canalith repositioning maneuvers that seek to reposition inner ear crystals that can cause vertigo symptoms. We holistically attack the problem with regular assessments and strong patient education that keep you fully informed about your treatment schedule, prognosis, and future treatment options as you address your infirmity.
Treating the whole person
We investigate factors like eye issues, central or neurological causes of dizziness, and balance-related parts of the anatomy, including peripheral joints such as ankles, knees, or hips. We also focus on cervical proprioception, which is the sense that helps patients maintain their posture and supports bodily movement. The goal is to boost the patient’s quality of life, prevent falls and other balance-related issues, and provide patients with improved balance and a better quality of life.
As one of the few private practice physical therapy clinics in Northeast Ohio, Ferrell-Whited is known for the excellent support we provide patients and their families. Our main campus is located in Medina, Ohio, with branches in Lake Medina (Women’s Health Clinic), Sharon Crossings/Montrose, Rootstown (Northeast Ohio Medical University, or NEOMED, clinic), Kent, and Stow.
To learn more about Ferrell-Whited and our comprehensive capabilities in treating vertigo and other ailments that respond to physical therapy, contact us.
