“I’m All Shook Up” The Vestibular System, Vertigo and the Role of Physical Therapy
Imbalance due to vertigo or dizziness is a diagnosis that we frequently treat in the clinic. Common complaints include “I get dizzy when I roll over in bed”, or “I get dizzy when I pick up something from the floor”. Sometimes these instances of vertigo or dizziness result in falls. Maintaining balance is the result of a complex integration of various sensory systems within the body, and the vestibular system plays a crucial role in this. The vestibular system, situated...
