Balance and Vestibular Program

New solutions for balance problems
or episodes of dizziness

Problems with balance or dizziness can disrupt your quality of life. Through the Balance and Vestibular Program at Meridian Life Rehabilitation, our skilled therapists help individuals return to a maximum level of functioning after an illness or injury. A team of experts work together to assess each individual suffering from balance and/or vestibular (inner ear) disorders, and develops a custom plan for treatment.

More Common Than You Might Think
Forty percent of people over age 40 experience dizziness or a balance problem at some point in their life. A common cause is a dysfunction within the inner ear. According to the Vestibular Disorders Association, dizziness is second only to lower back pain in the number of complaints that physicians treat.

Recognizing the Symptoms
Common symptoms with balance or vestibular dysfunctions include:

• Spinning or dizziness (vertigo)
• Poor balance; difficulty in sitting, standing, bending, and walking
• Falls
• Periods of lightheadedness
• Feelings of faintness (syncope)
• Problems with eye-head coordination

Evaluation and Treatment
A thorough evaluation will determine the cause of the symptoms, and a custom treatment plan will be developed to meet your specific needs. Individuals often experience the following results:

• Improved balance
• Minimized fall risk
• Decreased sensations of dizziness
• Improved stability when walking
• Improvement of neuromuscular coordination
• Decreased anxiety

Options for Ongoing Improvement
Upon discharge from the program, we offer many fitness options to optimize balance. They include:

• "The Right Balance" fall prevention class
• Nintendo Wii Balance Training
• Private or semi-private training sessions
• Medical fitness memberships
• Read more about the Balance Center at Ocean Medical Center

Call for a FREE Balance Screening:

• Brick: 732-836-4368
• Point Pleasant: 732-295-8215