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Vestibular Rehabilitation Program

Vertigo, dizziness and imbalance can have a variety of causes. Symptoms of vertigo, dizziness and imbalance due to an inner ear disorder can often be improved by vestibular rehabilitation.

 

Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at IHP
Institute For Human Performance (IHP)
1st Fl.
505 Irving Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13210
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Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
Hours:Mon. Wed. Fri. - 7am-4:30pm; Tues. Thurs. - 7am-6pm

What Types of Conditions can Benefit from this Therapy?

  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
  • Vertigo due to labyrinthitis
  • Vertigo due to vestibular neuronitis
  • Cervicogenic dizziness
  • Cochlear implants
  • Concussion
  • Migraine associated dizziness
  • Space and motion sensitivity
  • Chronic subjective dizziness
  • Mal de Debarquement
  • Aging and dizziness
  • Neurologic disorders (stroke, brain injury, MS)
  • Ototoxicity

What Should You Expect from your Therapy?

Your first physical therapy visit will consist of an evaluation to identify problem areas. You will receive an individualized treatment program based upon the results of your evaluation and your goals.

The treatment program may include specialized exercises to decrease dizziness, balance exercises, education regarding your condition, coping strategies for dizziness, strengthening exercises and/or conditioning exercises.

Preparing for your First Visit

  • Bring a list of your current medications and eyeglasses (if you wear them). If you are experiencing dizziness, you may need someone to drive you to your appointment.
A physician's referral is required for evaluation and treatment within this program.

 

Providers

Nicole M Conese, PT, DPT, NCS
Nicole M Conese, PT, DPT, NCS
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

  • DPT: University of Maryland at Baltimore, 2015, Physical Therapy
  • BS: University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 2012, Exercise Science

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Neurology; Alzheimer's Disease - Dementia; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; more

Research Interests

  • Research Physical Therapist involved in SLeep Effects on Post-Stroke Rehabilitation (SLEEPR) Study

Clinical Interests

  • Stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, vestibular rehabilitation

Associations/Memberships

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Neurology Section

Reis E Cunningham, MS OTR/L, CBIS
Reis E Cunningham, MS OTR/L, CBIS
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

  • MS: Keuka University, 2014, Occupational Therapy
  • BS: Keuka University, 2013, Occupational Science

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Occupational Medicine; Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Amputation; Brain Injury; Concussion; more

Research Interests

  • Concussion in Youth Sports
  • Effects of Concussion post trauma on recovery
  • Brain Injury
  • Trauma
  • Vestibular Disorders and Dizziness

Education Interests

  • Occupational Therapy Education

Clinical Interests

  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Orthopedics
  • Surgery/Trauma
  • Concussion/Cognition
  • Vestbular/Dizziness

Annina Dougherty, PT, DPT
Annina Dougherty, PT, DPT
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

  • DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2011

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Dizziness and Vertigo; Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Caterina M Flatau, PT, DPT
Caterina M Flatau, PT, DPT
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

  • DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2013

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Clinical Interests

  • Neuroscience, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation


Louis A Frechette, PT
Louis A Frechette, PT
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

  • DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2010

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Arthritis; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD ); Congestive Heart Failure; Dizziness and Vertigo; Heart Disease; more

Clinical Interests

  • geriatrics, orthopedics, vestibular rehabilitation


Susan J Giegold, PT, DPT
Susan J Giegold, PT, DPT
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

  • DPT: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 2007, Physical Therapy
  • BS: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, 1983, Physical Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Vestibular Rehabilitation; Concussion; Dizziness and Vertigo; Neck Injuries; Concussion Management; Concussion Management, Rehab Service; more

Associations/Memberships

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Julie A Lombardi, PT, DPT, NCS
Julie A Lombardi, PT, DPT, NCS
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

  • DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2008

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Neurology; Brain Injury; Dizziness and Vertigo; Parkinson's Disease; Stroke; Neurological Rehabilitation; more

Clinical Interests

  • LSVT BIG therapy for Neurological Disorders
    Rock Steady Boxing Certified

    Vestibular therapy

Associations/Memberships

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Samantha L Morin, PT, DPT
Samantha L Morin, PT, DPT
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

  • DPT: Ithaca College, 2009

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Medicine and Rehab; Physical Therapy; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Brain Aneurysm; Brain and Spine Tumors; Cognitive Disorders; more

Kimberly A Nemi, OTR/L, CBIS
Kimberly A Nemi, OTR/L, CBIS
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

  • BS: SUNY Buffalo, 1993, Occupational Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Brain Aneurysm; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; Common Vision Problems; Concussion; more

Research Interests

  • Concussion Management

    Visual and Vestibular disorders

Education Interests

  • Visual dysfunction and low vision services- occupational therapy

Clinical Interests

  • Concussion Care, Brain Injury

    Aquired visual disorders

    Low vision

    Cognitive dysfunction


Maria J Podbelski, DPT
Maria J Podbelski, DPT
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

  • DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2016

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Physical Therapy; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Brain Injury; Dizziness and Vertigo; Falls; more

Associations/Memberships

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Lisa E Rothwell, PT
Lisa E Rothwell, PT
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

  • BS: SUNY Buffalo, 1988, Physical Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Dizziness and Vertigo; Body Weight Support Treadmill Training, Physical Therapy; Brain Injury Rehabilitation; Cardiac Rehabilitation; Chronic Disease Management; more

Education Interests

  • Health and wellness, Aging and longevity

Clinical Interests

  • Burns, SCI, neurological disorders, balance, seating and positioning, TBI


Katharine L Sellers, PT, DPT
Katharine L Sellers, PT, DPT
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

  • DPT: Russell Sage College, 2008
  • BA: Russell Sage College, 2006, Biopsychology

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Osteoarthritis; Geriatrics; Orthopedic Physical Therapy; Total Joint Replacement, Rehab Service; more

Research Interests

  • Geriatrics

Education Interests

  • Geriatrics

Clinical Interests

  • Geriatrics


Jennifer L Strizak, PT, DPT
Jennifer L Strizak, PT, DPT
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

  • DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2015

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Vestibular Rehabilitation; Physical Therapy; Achilles Tendon Injury; Acute Pain; Ankle Sprain; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; more

Associations/Memberships

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

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