Vestibular (Inner Ear) Therapy

We offer individualized evaluation and treatment at Mayo Clinic Health System — Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse for people of all ages experiencing symptoms of dizziness, including:

• Disequilibrium
• History of falling
• Imbalance
• Positional vertigo
• Post-concussive symptoms
• Post-stroke head injury
• Vertigo
• Vertigo associated with migraines
• Vestibular hypofunction

Our therapists are specially trained in the evaluation and treatment of vestibular disorders through advanced continuing education.

Based on the results of a comprehensive evaluation, a physical therapist will recommend treatment options, including:

• Education on ways to reduce fall risk
• Exercises addressing your specific concerns including interventions targeting:
• Balance
• Coordination
• Functional and work-related tasks
• Gaze stabilization to improve symptoms of dizziness and impaired eye-head control
• Individualized home program
• Postural control and stability
• Repositioning maneuvers to alleviate positional vertigo symptoms
• Skilled support in setting up and use of assistive devices to improve walking and safety