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
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, BCPR, CBIS, AIB-VRC
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); Vestibular Rehabilitation; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Amputation; Brain Injury; 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
Vestibular/Dizziness

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
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
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
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
315 464-6919

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, GCS
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

DPT: Ithaca College, 2009

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

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

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
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
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
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