Balance and Vestibular Rehab Program: East Portland Physical Therapy
Mary Ann Seeger PT, MS received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado and Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. She has worked over 25 years in various inpatient and outpatient neurologic rehabilitation facilities in California, Massachusetts, and Oregon. She has been with Therapeutic Associates, Inc for 7 years.
She frequently teaches nationally on neurologic management of vestibular, balance, fall prevention, post concussive syndrome, and head injury. She sees patients with central or peripheral dizziness and balance disorders due to trauma, medical, aging, or other etiologies. Musculoskeletal dysfunction and vestibular disturbances are common co-impairments. Having vestibular and balance expertise available for our manual therapists, and vice-versa, has given our patients greater depth of treatment and service.
Physical Therapy Services Offered
- Evaluation of vertigo and dizziness, balance, posture and gait deficits, mobility, strength, and flexibility dysfunction
- Evaluation of falling
- Consultation with physical therapists and other health care providers regarding balance and dizziness impairments
- Treatment for balance and dizziness
Disorders/Problems Typically Responsive To Treatment
- Vestibular system impairments
- BPPV(N)
- Motion- or position-provoked vertigo or dizziness
- Traumatic brain injury
- Multiple sclerosis
- Cardiovascular accidents
- Cerebellar disorders
- Falling and fear of falling
- Other musculoskeletal or neurologic disorders resulting in balance or dizziness problems
Treatment May Include
- Canalithic Repositioning Procedure for BPPV(N)
- Eye/head exercises for gaze stabilization
- Habituation exercises for reducing position- and movement-provoked dizziness
- Balance exercises
- Ambulation training with or without assistive devices
- Strengthening, flexibility, and conditioning programs
- Education in activity, environment, and life-style as they impact disabilities
Balance and Vestibular Rehab Program
