Vestibular Physical Therapy and Fall Risk Assessment

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Vestibular Physical Therapy and Fall Risk Assessment Via Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America Vestibular physical therapy (VPT) is a specialized form of evidence-based therapy designed to alleviate primary (vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, gait instability, falls) and secondary (deconditioning, cervical muscle tension, anxiety, poor quality of life, fear of falling/fear avoidance behavior) symptoms related to vestibular disorders. This article provides an overview of VPT, highlighting various exercise modalities used to treat a variety of vestibular disorders. Patient safety and fall prevention are paramount; therefore, fall risk assessment and treatment are also addressed. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.