What is nystagmus?
Do you know this neurological eye disorder? Nystagmus is characterized by involuntary and rhythmic horizontal, vertical or rotary movements of
Vestibular rehabilitation treats neurological disorders causing balance problems and feelings of instability.
Through specific exercises, it helps the brain compensate for deficits in the vestibular system, thus improving balance and reducing symptoms of instability.
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Vestibular rehabilitation is an essential therapeutic approach aimed at treating patients suffering from vertigo, dizziness and balance disorders linked to dysfunctions of the vestibular system.
The latter, located in the inner ear, is responsible for perceiving the position of the head in space and plays a crucial role in balancing and coordinating movements.
They can cause various symptoms, such as: rotatory vertigo;
rotatory vertigo;
nausea and vomiting;
headaches;
lack of balance;
permanent instability;
buzzing.
When a patient suffers from vertigo, in particular benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, balance problems, falls or more complex disorders such as labyrinthitis, they are often referred to an ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialist for a precise diagnosis.
The latter can offer clinical examinations, such as MRI, in order to rule out other neurological, cranial or anesthetic pathologies.
Weaknesses in this system can result from various neurological disorders, such as Meniere’s disease, vestibular neuritis, or even strokes.
Vestibular testing assesses the function of the vestibular nerve, the integrity of the vestibular apparatus, which includes the vestibule, the balance center, and the semicircular canals.
Once the diagnosis is established, the patient can be referred to a vestibular rehabilitation specialist.
Some patients, particularly those suffering from vestibular migraines, loss of consciousness, or strokes, may also benefit from a multidisciplinary approach involving other specialists.
In your coordinated journey, you may meet neurologists, ophthalmologists (such as Dr. Stéphanie Zwillinger) for visual balance disorders, or cerebellum specialists for disorders of cerebral origin.
Your doctor may also prescribe certain medications to alleviate symptoms or suggest imaging tests to refine the diagnosis.
This health professional sets up a tailor-made program of exercises aimed at strengthening vestibular functions and preventing vestibular syndrome.
These exercises help promote compensation of the central nervous system and improve balance during head movements, thus reducing the feeling of dizziness.
Certain movements, particularly during rapid changes of position, can cause imbalance, or even cause dizziness, falls, or even loss of consciousness, but they are an integral part of rehabilitation.
Vestibular rehabilitation sessions are generally composed of exercises:
visual stimulation;
visual balance;
desensitization;
postural training.
They allow the patient to stand in balance or regain lost balance.
With our MoveR equipment, the patient can be led to perform circular movements or change position, which helps rehabilitate vestibular reflexes and reduce instability.
Otoliths or crystals, which can move and cause dizziness, can also be put back in place in some cases using specific exercises.
Nystagmus, a sign of internal imbalance, can also be treated with these techniques.
In addition to exercises, it is important to integrate relaxation and stress management techniques into your rehabilitation: these can exacerbate vertigo symptoms.
Vestibular rehabilitation is therefore a complex process that requires a personalized and adapted approach.
Thanks to rigorous monitoring, appropriate exercises and the support of a healthcare professional, patients can significantly improve their balance, reduce or eliminate their symptoms and regain a satisfactory quality of life, even after intense and debilitating dizzy episodes.
Perseverance in this type of rehabilitation, accompanied by good communication with the healthcare professional, is crucial to overcome the challenges related to these neurological and vestibular pathologies.
It is therefore essential to consult a doctor at the first symptoms for an appropriate diagnosis and management.
Do you know this neurological eye disorder? Nystagmus is characterized by involuntary and rhythmic horizontal, vertical or rotary movements of
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