Exeter Healthcare has staff specifically trained to treat vestibular and non-vestibular causes of dizziness. The therapy staff at EHC have teamed up with physician specialists and audiologists in the area to form a specialized team and an effective approach to the treatment of vestibular disorders.
The Exeter Hospital affiliated physicians at Comprehensive Otolaryngology & Audiology provide the medical expertise and the audiologists perform specialized testing to reach an accurate diagnosis. The patients then are referred to Exeter Healthcare for rehabilitation efforts.
Dizziness is a very common complaint and affects more than 50% of older adults. For those over the age of 75, dizziness is the most common reason for seeking medical evaluation. People of all ages may experience vertigo, dizziness, disequilibrium or unsteadiness.
Possible causes include:
- BPPV or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo**
- Vestibular Loss (i.e. Vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis)**
- Disuse Disequilibrium and Fear of falling**
- Cerebellar Disease**
- Orthostatic Hypertension
- Transient Ischemic Attacks or Stroke**
- Meniere’s Disease
- Anxiety and Depression
- Migraine
** Treatment of these conditions typically includes Physical Therapy |
