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Dizziness and Concussion
Empathy Physical Therapy treats dizziness, vertigo and lingering concussion symptoms with one-on-one vestibular therapy in your home. Corey Klein, PT, is a certified vestibular and concussion specialist who helps people get back to feeling clear, balanced and confident, without having to drive to a clinic.
What we treat
Click any condition below to read more about it and how we approach treatment.
Vertigo and dizziness
Dizziness can mean a spinning sensation, lightheadedness, or feeling off-balance or woozy. One of the most common causes is BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), where tiny crystals in the inner ear shift out of place. It causes brief, intense spinning when you roll over in bed, look up or bend down.
BPPV often responds quickly to simple repositioning maneuvers that guide the crystals back where they belong. Many people feel much better within one to a few visits.
Vestibular dysfunction
The vestibular system in your inner ear works with your eyes and body to keep you balanced and your vision steady. When it’s affected by an inner ear infection, injury or age-related changes, you may feel unsteady, dizzy with head movement, or uncomfortable in busy environments like grocery stores.
Vestibular therapy uses specific head, eye and balance exercises that help your brain adapt and recalibrate. It’s gradual, targeted work that often makes a big difference in how steady and confident you feel.
Concussion
A concussion from a fall, car accident or sport can leave you with dizziness, headaches, trouble focusing your eyes, sensitivity to light or noise, neck pain and fatigue. Most people recover in a few weeks, but some have symptoms that linger much longer.
Concussion rehab addresses each piece: vestibular and eye movement exercises, neck treatment, balance work and a gradual, guided return to activity, work or sport. Being treated at home keeps stimulation low while you recover.
Headaches
Headaches after a concussion, and headaches that start in the neck, often respond well to physical therapy. Treatment may combine hands-on work for the neck and upper back, exercises, posture changes and managing activity. For neck-related headaches, see also neck pain.
Why at home makes sense here
When you're dizzy, driving can be unsafe and busy clinics can make symptoms worse. Treatment in a calm, familiar space lets us focus on getting you better.
How we help
Every plan starts with a careful evaluation of your symptoms, eye movements, balance and neck. From there, treatment may include repositioning maneuvers for BPPV, vestibular exercises, balance and walking training and a gradual return to the activities that trigger symptoms.
SEEK CARE IMMEDIATELY
When to get care right away
Call 911 if dizziness comes on suddenly with any of the following:
- Trouble speaking
- Face drooping
- Weakness or numbness
- A severe headache
- Double vision
- Trouble walking
After a head injury, seek medical care promptly if symptoms are getting worse, you’re repeatedly vomiting, or you’re unusually confused or drowsy.
Common questions
Is it normal to still have symptoms weeks after a concussion?
It’s common, and it’s treatable. Lingering dizziness, headaches and trouble concentrating often improve with targeted rehab.
Will the exercises make me dizzy?
Some are designed to bring on mild symptoms briefly, which is how the brain adapts. They’re always kept at a level you can tolerate.
Do I need to see a doctor first?
For new or unexplained dizziness, it’s a good idea to check with your doctor to rule out other causes. After a head injury, see a doctor first.