While traditional home-based exercise programs (HEP) have been used to treat vestibular deficits, they often fall short in fully restoring balance, leaving many patients searching for more effective solutions.
Vestibular Deficits
Millions of people worldwide experience dizziness and balance issues due to vestibular deficits, which can severely disrupt their quality of life. Unilateral vestibular deficits (UVD), a common cause of these symptoms, lead to problems such as imbalance, dizziness, and an increased risk of falls. These issues are not only frustrating but can also prevent individuals from performing everyday tasks, increasing dependency on others and contributing to social isolation.
Breakthrough in Vestibular Rehabilitation: CVRT
Recent advances in vestibular rehabilitation have led to the development of Computerized Vestibular Retraining Therapy (CVRT), which shows remarkable improvements in patient outcomes. CVRT uses cutting-edge computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) systems to help individuals regain their balance and reduce dizziness. Unlike standard home exercises, which often rely on repetitive movements with limited guidance, CVRT provides real-time feedback, and a customized rehabilitation approach based on each patient’s progress.
A study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery by David and Shahnaz (2024) compared CVRT with HEP in patients suffering from unilateral vestibular deficits. The results demonstrated that CVRT significantly improved both postural stability and patient-reported outcomes, such as dizziness and balance confidence​.
StabilityLAB’s CVRT protocol has been clinically proven by randomized controlled trial (RCT), peer reviewed and published by the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ENT). An RCT signifies the highest level of clinical proof in evidence based medicine.
How CVRT Works
CVRT employs a series of exercises that are performed on a dynamic platform, where patients are guided to shift their weight and adjust their balance in response to changing surfaces and visual feedback. Over time, the exercises become more complex, engaging multiple sensory systems, such as vision and proprioception, along with the vestibular system. This multimodal approach stimulates brain plasticity, helping the nervous system to compensate for vestibular deficits.
The therapy’s benefits extend beyond improved postural stability. Many patients report a significant reduction in dizziness, greater confidence in daily activities, and a reduced fear of falling, as measured by self-reported scales like the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) and the Activity-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) scale.
What Does This Mean for You?
If you or someone you know is struggling with balance or dizziness due to a vestibular disorder, there is now an effective alternative to standard home exercises. The advanced technology behind CVRT can accelerate recovery and restore balance more comprehensively than traditional methods alone.
How StabilityLAB Can Help
At StabilityLAB, we offer the latest in vestibular rehabilitation, including Computerized Vestibular Retraining Therapy. Our expert team is equipped with state-of-the-art dynamic posturography systems to provide personalized treatment plans that can help improve your balance, reduce dizziness, and enhance your overall quality of life. If you’re ready to take control of your balance and regain independence, contact StabilityLAB to learn more about how CVRT can be part of your recovery journey.
