Cray Physical Therapy | Vestibular Rehab Specialists
Feeling dizzy isn’t just uncomfortable—it can also increase your risk of falling. For many people, vertigo can turn even the simplest daily activities into a challenge, making it harder to feel safe and confident moving around. At Cray Physical Therapy, we specialize in Vestibular Rehabilitation to help patients regain stability, reduce dizziness, and lower fall risk.
What is Vertigo?
Vertigo is a sensation that either you or your surroundings are spinning, even when there’s no actual movement. It often stems from issues in the inner ear or vestibular system—the part of the body that helps control balance. Common causes include:
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Sudden, brief episodes of dizziness triggered by head movements.
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Vestibular Neuritis or Labyrinthitis: Infections that affect balance organs in the inner ear.
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Meniere’s Disease: A condition that can cause vertigo, hearing loss, and ringing in the ears.
Why Vertigo Increases Fall Risk
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in adults, and vertigo makes them more likely by:
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Disrupting balance so walking feels unsteady.
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Causing sudden dizziness that can strike without warning.
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Reducing confidence in daily activities, leading to less movement and weaker muscles over time.
This cycle of dizziness, fear of falling, and reduced activity can increase both fall risk and loss of independence if left untreated.
How Vestibular Rehab Can Help
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) is a specialized form of physical therapy designed to improve balance and decrease dizziness. At Cray Physical Therapy, our therapists create individualized treatment plans that may include:
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Balance retraining exercises to improve stability.
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Habituation exercises to reduce dizziness in triggering positions.
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Gaze stabilization exercises to improve vision and coordination.
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Education and strategies for safely navigating daily life.
Many patients notice significant improvements in just a few sessions—regaining the confidence to move without fear.
Take the First Step Toward Better Balance
If dizziness or vertigo is affecting your life, you don’t have to live with the fear of falling. Our Vestibular Rehab Specialists at Cray Physical Therapy are here to help you restore balance, reduce symptoms, and get back to enjoying the activities you love.
👉 Call us today to schedule an evaluation at our Braintree, Norwell, or Weymouth locations.