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.
Institute For Human Performance (IHP)
1st Fl.,
505 Irving Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13210
Map & directions
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.
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapists
Susan Giegold PT, DPT
Susan has been a physical therapist since 1983 and has been treating patients with vestibular disorders since 2004.
Susan has received extensive and advanced training in Vestibular Rehabilitation from with Ron Tusa MD and Susan Herdman PT, PhD at Emory University, Joseph Furman MD, PhD and Susan Whitney PT, PhD at University of Pittsburgh; Richard Clendaniel PT, PhD at Duke University and Robert Landel PT, DPT, OCS at University of Southern California.
Susan is also a member of Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Providers
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); Alzheimer's Disease - Dementia; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; Dementia; moreClinical Interests
stroke, brain injury and spinal cord injury rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation and management of dizziness
315 464-6543
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; moreResearch 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
315 464-6885
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2015
- MS: Ithaca College, 1999, Physical Therapy
- BS: Ithaca College, 1998, Clinical Science
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
ConcussionEducation Interests
Areas of teaching include neuroscience, adult neurological conditions and interventions, and acquired conditions of spinal cord injury, prosthetics and orthotics.
Clinical Interests
Clinical interests are focused in the areas of neurological evaluation and treatment for conditions of spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury (concussion), stroke, and multiple sclerosis. Intervention specialties include locomotor training with a bodyweight support system (Lokomat) and use of functional electric stimulation (FES).
Associations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Neurology Section
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Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2011
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Dizziness and Vertigo; Orthopedic Physical Therapy
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2013
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Vestibular Rehabilitation
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
Concussion; Dizziness and Vertigo; Neck Injuries; Concussion Management; Concussion Management, Rehab Service; Functional Capacity Evaluation; moreAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
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; moreClinical Interests
LSVT BIG therapy for Neurological Disorders
Rock Steady Boxing CertifiedVestibular therapy
Associations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2012
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Concussion; Concussion Management; Concussion Management, Rehab Service; Orthopedic Physical Therapy; Vestibular RehabilitationAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Ithaca College, 2009
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Brain Aneurysm; Brain and Spine Tumors; Cognitive Disorders; Dementia; Falls; more
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; Concussion; Dizziness and Vertigo; moreResearch 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
315 464-6543
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; Neuromuscular Disease; more
315 464-6543
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Dizziness and Vertigo; Vestibular Rehabilitation
315 464-6543
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; Outpatient Physical Therapy; Spine Pain Treatment; moreResearch Interests
Geriatrics
Education Interests
Geriatrics
Clinical Interests
Geriatrics