Vestibular Therapy
Vestibular therapy is physical therapy for dizziness, vertigo and balance problems linked to the inner ear and the brain's balance system. Exercises and manual head maneuvers can help reduce symptoms and make falls less likely. Western Slope Rehab and Performance provides it in Grand Junction for patients from Fruita, Palisade, Orchard Mesa, Appleton, Clifton and the Redlands.
Get medical help first if dizziness comes with...
Dizziness can sometimes signal a serious health problem.
- Sudden weakness, numbness or trouble speaking
- A sudden, severe headache
- Fainting or chest pain
Go to the emergency room or call 911 for these. For dizziness that is new or keeps returning, call your doctor.
Dizziness, vertigo and your inner ear
Dizziness covers many feelings, from lightheaded or weak to unsteady. Vertigo is the sense that the room is spinning. Both can wear you out and make simple tasks hard.
Your vestibular system, in the inner ear, plays a large part in balance. Dizziness can be linked to conditions such as arthritis, a past stroke, aging, Meniere's disease or too little activity. If dizziness is constant and not evaluated, you risk falling and getting hurt.
Conditions vestibular therapy is used for
Inner ear conditions
- Vestibular neuritis
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- Meniere's disease
Related conditions
- After a stroke
- Migraines
What we aim to improve
- Balance and dizziness
- Visual problems
- Fall prevention
What we do about it in the clinic
Head maneuvers
Manual head maneuvers and specific movements can be used to ease vertigo.
Balance exercises
A set of exercises for balance, dizziness and visual symptoms.
Fall prevention
Safer movement is the goal. See Fall Prevention for how we approach it.
Condition pages
For more, see Vestibular Rehab / Dizziness & Balance and Balance & Gait Disorders.
Get steady on your feet again
Western Slope Rehab and Performance can evaluate dizziness and balance problems in Grand Junction. You can start physical therapy without a referral from a doctor in most cases. Some insurance plans, including Medicare, still need a doctor's sign-off on the plan of care. If you are unsure, call us and we will check your plan. Call (970) 314-9822.
We see patients from Grand Junction and the surrounding Grand Valley: Fruita, Palisade, Orchard Mesa, Appleton, Clifton and the Redlands.