Vestibular (Balance) & Concussion Therapy

Vestibular & Concussion Therapy

The Vestibular & Concussion Therapy Programs aim to reduce symptoms including but not limited to dizziness, vertigo (a sensation of spinning or moving) and imbalance while working towards returning to sports, school and work. Our specially trained physical, occupational, and speech therapists work with you to improve these and other symptoms top help you return to the activities you love as safely and quickly as possible.

Burke offers the therapy at multiple locations throughout the New York Metro Area.

Benefits of Vestibular Therapy

The vestibular system is made up of parts of the inner ear and brain that help maintain balance, posture, and stability as you move. You may experience symptoms like dizziness when parts of that system are injured or damaged. Physical therapy can help:

• Decrease Dizziness
• Lower your Risk of Falling
• Increase Balance and Confidence
• Relieve Vertigo
• Improve the Quality of your Walking and Endurance
• Increase Knowledge about your Condition
• Decrease Anxiety about your Condition
• Improve your Quality of Life

Benefits of Concussion Therapy

A concussion is an injury that usually occurs from a blow to the head or body that causes the brain to move quickly back and forth. While most concussions resolve quickly, getting back to movement safely with the help of a team approach can manage the symptoms which can be categorized into the following groups.

• Vestibular
• Ocular (Visual)
• Cervical
• Cognitive
• Post-Traumatic Migraine
• Anxiety/Mood

Your Concussion Care Team Burke's concussion care model includes board certified rehabilitation doctors in Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Neurology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. Your care team will make sure to assess and address your needs to ensure a comprehensive

What to Expect from Vestibular and Concussion Therapy

Burke therapists treat patients one-on-one in 45-minute sessions, typically once or twice a week anywhere from 4-12 weeks. Your treatment plan may include:

• Vestibular Rehabilitation
  • Balance Training
  • Gaze Stabilization
  • Habituation Exercises to Decrease Dizziness
  • Use of Cutting-Edge Technology, Like Infrared Goggles
• Vision Remediation
• Neck Pain Management
• Endurance and Strength Training
• Return to Work/School Management
• Memory Strategies
• Reduce Fogginess