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The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital: A Commitment to Excellence that Spans Five Decades
The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center is your trusted healthcare resource with a long history of providing therapy with expert knowledge, compassion, and attention to detail. Our certified therapists use a comprehensive evidence-based approach to address the multifactorial nature of these issues.
What is Vestibular Rehab?
Our therapists create a personalized treatment plan after assessing the patient and understanding their goals. Vestibular exercises and a hands-on approach is used to eliminate or reduce dizziness, improve balance, reduce visual disturbances, improve walking and address neck pain. Others benefits include improved strength, flexibility and coordination.
Repositioning maneuvers, such as the Eply maneuver are used to address BPPV or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, the most common type of vertigo. Typically, one or two treatments can eliminate vertigo caused by position changes, the hallmark sign of this condition.Joining our balance training program lowers fall risk, boosts strength and balance, stabilizes vision, reduces dizziness, and improves quality of life.
Experienced and Compassionate Therapists
Our therapists are highly trained and dedicated to assisting those affected with dizziness and balance problems. Certifications include the American Institute of Balance or successful completion of the Competency-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation course at Emory University. Our therapists stay up to date with the latest research. Several of our therapists have over 20 years of experience treating this complex patient population.
We can address conditions related to vestibular and balance disorders, including (but not limited to):
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Vestibular Neuritis or Labyrinthitis (Inner Ear Infection)
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Migraine Associated Vertigo
- Cervicogenic Vertigo
- Meniere’s Disease
- Post Concussion Syndrome and mild TBI
- Acoustic Neuroma or Vestibular Schwannoma
- Persistent Perceptual Postural Dysfunction (3PD)
- Central Nervous System Disorders (Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke)
- Multifactorial Disequilibrium
- Exposure to Industrial Chemicals
- Chemotherapy and some Antibiotic Treatments
Use of Modern Technology to Maximize Benefits of Therapy
- NeuroCom Balance Master measures a patient’s balance and weight distribution using a sensitive force plate connected to a computer. A therapist closely supervises the patient as they do different tasks. This assists in measuring and improving balance function.
- InVision Software & vHIT help identify and treat eye movement problems that cause dizziness, vision issues, and balance problems.
- Infrared Video Goggles help therapists understand eye movements and diagnose conditions like BPPV. This helps them provide the best treatment for patients with specific impairments.
The Patient Perspective. In Their Own Words.
“The outpatient team at Lawrence Rehab was knowledgeable and caring in treating my vestibular vision issues. I felt that they understood what I was experiencing and used their expertise to find the best path to recovery. I am grateful for their time and patience.”
–Diane R., Vestibular Rehabilitation Client
I was extremely satisfied with the vestibular rehab I received for vertigo. My therapist calmed my fears as she got me out of the spinning and dizzy sensation, so I could confidently go about my normal activities….I feel so much better and appreciate the care I received.
–Cate B., Vestibular Rehabilitation Client
Wonderful experience! I looked forward to my PT sessions at Lawrence Rehab. My therapist was comforting and knowledgeable. My dizziness was taking over my life and now I can live in confidence.
–ELN, Vestibular Rehabilitation Client
Get Started with Vestibular Rehab Therapy
Don’t wait to take control of your health and well-being. Take the first step towards improving your symptoms. Call 609-896-2515 today or email [email protected] to speak with our intake coordinator. They can assist you in scheduling an appointment as well as providing you with valuable information. We accept most major insurances. Your doctor may provide a prescription for physical therapy, or you can initiate a self-referral to a physical therapist without a prescription. Let’s work together to get you on the path to recovery and vitality.
