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OculoMotor Vestibular Therapy

Anatomical illustration of the eye and oculomotor nerves, showing optic nerve, trochlear nerve, ophthalmic nerve, and abducens nerve, used for OculoMotor Vestibular Therapy

OcularMotor Vestibular Rehabilitation (OMVR) is a specialized form of therapy designed to alleviate issues related to the vestibular system, which is responsible for maintaining balance and eye movements. At our clinic, we offer comprehensive OMVR services to address a range of vestibular disorders, including but not limited to vertigo, dizziness, balance issues, and ocular motor dysfunction.

Patient performing balance exercises with the assistance of a therapist during OculoMotor Vestibular Rehabilitation at La Mesa

At La Mesa Rehab, our treatment plans are tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient, ensuring a focused and effective approach to rehabilitation. The benefits of OMVR are numerous and include improved balance and stability, reduced risk of falls, decreased dizziness and vertigo symptoms, and enhanced coordination of eye movements.

Physical therapist guiding a senior patient through balance exercises during OculoMotor Vestibular Rehabilitation at La Mesa to improve stability and reduce dizziness.

The treatment methods we employ

in OMVR are evidence-based and align with current professional standards. Our approach includes:

  1. Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT): This involves specific exercises that aim to improve balance and reduce problems related to dizziness.

  2. Gaze Stabilization Exercises: These exercises are designed to help improve the control of eye movements, which can be impacted by vestibular disorders.

  3. Balance Training: Customized balance exercises are used to enhance stability and reduce the risk of falls.

  4. Habituation Exercises: These exercises help patients gradually get used to the movements that provoke their symptoms.

"Physical therapist assisting a senior man with stability exercises on a balance ball during OculoMotor Vestibular Rehabilitation at La Mesa

Key Focus Areas in OMVR:

  1. Individualized assessment and treatment planning

  2. Improvement in balance and reduction in fall risk

  3. Alleviation of dizziness and vertigo symptoms

  4. Enhanced coordination and stabilization of eye movements

  5. Education and self-management strategies for long-term benefits

Physical therapist helping an elderly woman with balance exercises as part of OculoMotor Vestibular Rehabilitation at La Mesa

OMVR at our clinic offers significant benefits to those struggling with vestibular disorders. Our treatment methods are rooted in the latest research and practices in the field, ensuring that patients receive the most effective care. 

Physical therapist guiding an elderly woman through parallel bars during OculoMotor Vestibular Rehabilitation at La Mesa

By focusing on individualized treatment plans, we ensure that each patient’s unique needs are met, leading to improved quality of life. The key benefits of OMVR include enhanced balance and stability, reduced dizziness and vertigo, improved coordination of eye movements, and overall increased confidence in daily activities.