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What are Balance Disorders?
Balance disorders involve conditions where you might feel unsteady on your feet or generally dizzy 24/7. They can range from mild and inconvenient to severe and disabling, which causes trouble with climbing stairs, walking, and generally other day-to-day tasks. Although they’re more common in older populations, they’re increasingly noted in younger demographic groups, especially those with histories of anxiety.
Common Balance Disorders and Causes
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Meniere’s Disease
Vestibular neuritis/inflammation
Head trauma
Medication side effects
Anxiety and fear
Other unaddressed emotional concerns and issues
Common Symptoms of Vestibular Disorders
Feelings of movement while standing still
Room-spinning sensations
Tinnitus/ringing in the ears
Feelings of floatiness
Lightheadedness
Blurred vision
General anxiety (mild or severe)
Feelings of helplessness and fear
How Are Balance Disorders Treated?
Treatment for balance issues take many forms, depending on the cause. Treatment options include:
Medications (antihistamines, sedatives, antibiotics or steroids)
Physical therapy
Surgery
Repositioning exercises
Vestibular retraining programs
Lifestyle modifications (such as dietary changes and elimination of alcohol and nicotine)
Physical Therapy for Vestibular & Other Balance Disorders
Who Can Benefit From Balance Physical Therapy?
Patients who experience dizziness, unsteadiness, and related conditions should schedule an appointment with Magnolia ENT. Once our specialists have reviewed your symptoms and provided a diagnosis, your treatment plan may include balance physical therapy.
Physical Therapy and Balance Center
Our state-of-the-art Physical Therapy and Balance Center, in our Peachtree City location, provides diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to balance, dizziness, vertigo, and equilibrium.
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Don’t let dizziness, vertigo, or balance issues affect your quality of life. Contact us at 470-489-0090 or click the link below to schedule an appointment and let our expertly trained physical therapy team work with our ENT specialists to resolve your issues.
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