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
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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.
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); Neurology; Alzheimer's Disease - Dementia; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; moreResearch 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
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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
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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 RehabilitationClinical Interests
Neuroscience, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation
315 464-6543
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; moreClinical Interests
geriatrics, orthopedics, vestibular rehabilitation
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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; 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)
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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
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
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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; moreAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
315 464-6543
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; moreEducation Interests
Health and wellness, Aging and longevity
Clinical Interests
Burns, SCI, neurological disorders, balance, seating and positioning, TBI
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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; Spine Pain Treatment; moreResearch Interests
Geriatrics
Education Interests
Geriatrics
Clinical Interests
Geriatrics