Balance Therapeutics

What is Balance Therapeutics?

Balance Therapeutics is our diagnostic and treatment program designed for patients with dizziness and/or balance instability. A Physical Therapist trained in the diagnosis and treatment of balance disorders provides patient evaluation and care. A Neuro-otologist supervises the interpretation of all diagnostic studies.

What are the symptoms of the inner ear problems?

Dizziness, lightheadedness, spinning, motion sickness, visual disturbance and feeling of being off balance are some of the symptoms associated with inner ear problems. Secondary symptoms may include fatigue, headache and difficulty with concentration.

How can Balance Therapy help me?

Therapy programs are individualized, and include treatment at the Balance Therapeutics Laboratory as well as home exercise programs. A prevention program, designed for elderly and others at risk for injury from falling, is provided as an ongoing service.

How are inner ear problems diagnosed?

The specific tests for inner problems include:

ELECTRONYSTAGMOGRAPHY (ENG) measures the inner ear function.

VESTIBULAR AUTOROTATION TEST (VAT) measures the ability of the eyes to remain focused during head movement.

BRAINSTEM AUDITORY EVOKED RESPONSE (BAER) measures transmission along brain pathways.

COMPUTERIZED DYNAMIC POSTUROGRAPHY (CDP) measures visual, sensory and vestibular (inner ear) components of balance

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) The MRI is necessary to ensure there is no evidence of stroke, tumor or other source of brain injury.

What can I expect when I come to Balance Therapeutics?

Your doctor will refer you to Balance Therapeutics based on your history and results of diagnostics tests. You will receive an evaluation by a Balance Therapist. Based on this evaluation, we will create a custom rehabilitation program tailored to your particular needs. You will receive therapy at the Balance Therapeutics Center. In addition, you will be given a home exercise program that is essential to follow in order to maintain your progress. The duration is usually 8-12 weeks, depending on the severity of the problem.

Balance Therapeutics Locations

Riverhead
877 East Main Street
Riverhead, New York 11901
Tel: 631-475-4444
Fax: 631-475-4538

Patchogue
77 Medford Avenue
Patchogue, NY 11772
Tel: 631-475-4444
Fax: 631-475-4538