Vertigo
The question we hear so often is "Do you all treat vertigo"? The answer is yes we do! The problem is, lots of people claim to treat vertigo, but do not always have the proper equipment or experience. The question we wish we would hear more often is, "Do you have the proper equipment and experience to diagnose my condition?" or "Do you have experience working with vertigo?" The answer to both of these questions for us is still Yes.
A large number of our patients have had vertigo treated previously by a number of other healthcare providers. Many have spent thousands of dollars being treated and have only had mixed results. Many vertigo patients are either misdiagnosed or under-diagnosed. Additionally, it is important to understand vertigo is a symptom, not a diagnosis. For example, pulling a muscle in your back causes back pain. Back pain is the symptom. The source of the symptom is due to a pulled muscle which is the proper diagnosis.
We highly recommend that when you shop for a provider to treat your vertigo, you ask the following questions:
1. Do you own VNG testing equipment or at least Infrared Video Frenzel Goggles?
2. When diagnosing Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), do you perform Video Head Impulse Testing or at least know how to identify which of the 6 canals (3 in each ear) are involved?
3. Do you treat other vestibular disorders besides Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?
4. Do you have advanced training in diagnosing & treating vestibular disorders?
Video Frenzel goggles use infra red lighting and video recording to correctly identify the structure creating the nystagmus, a type of abnormal eye movement. The image of the eye is enlarged and viewed on a monitor for more accurate and detailed viewing. The direction and type of nystagmus allows for accurate diagnosis. Some vestibular testing can only be done when the patient does not have the ability to fixate on a target which is only possible in the dark. The goggles allow for the patient to be in darkness while the therapist can still view the eyes, without turning out the lights. Additionally, the video is recorded allowing for repeat viewing by the therapist and the patient. Patients will better understand why they have symptoms when they can view their own video of nystagmus and a knowledgeable provider explains what is happening.
If you are seeking Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), be sure to choose a provider with the right credentials, the right experience, and the right tools & technology properly diagnosis your condition before attempting to treat your condition.
AVORA is an internationally recognized organization with a reputation for providing outstanding service and having the perseverance to help patients with complex vestibular disorders get the help then need. Surprisingly, AVORA is also one of the most affordable clinics in existence. This is because, the AVORA Vision & Mission are first and foremost about taking care of people.
A large number of our patients have had vertigo treated previously by a number of other healthcare providers. Many have spent thousands of dollars being treated and have only had mixed results. Many vertigo patients are either misdiagnosed or under-diagnosed. Additionally, it is important to understand vertigo is a symptom, not a diagnosis. For example, pulling a muscle in your back causes back pain. Back pain is the symptom. The source of the symptom is due to a pulled muscle which is the proper diagnosis.
We highly recommend that when you shop for a provider to treat your vertigo, you ask the following questions:
1. Do you own VNG testing equipment or at least Infrared Video Frenzel Goggles?
2. When diagnosing Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), do you perform Video Head Impulse Testing or at least know how to identify which of the 6 canals (3 in each ear) are involved?
3. Do you treat other vestibular disorders besides Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?
4. Do you have advanced training in diagnosing & treating vestibular disorders?
Video Frenzel goggles use infra red lighting and video recording to correctly identify the structure creating the nystagmus, a type of abnormal eye movement. The image of the eye is enlarged and viewed on a monitor for more accurate and detailed viewing. The direction and type of nystagmus allows for accurate diagnosis. Some vestibular testing can only be done when the patient does not have the ability to fixate on a target which is only possible in the dark. The goggles allow for the patient to be in darkness while the therapist can still view the eyes, without turning out the lights. Additionally, the video is recorded allowing for repeat viewing by the therapist and the patient. Patients will better understand why they have symptoms when they can view their own video of nystagmus and a knowledgeable provider explains what is happening.
If you are seeking Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), be sure to choose a provider with the right credentials, the right experience, and the right tools & technology properly diagnosis your condition before attempting to treat your condition.
AVORA is an internationally recognized organization with a reputation for providing outstanding service and having the perseverance to help patients with complex vestibular disorders get the help then need. Surprisingly, AVORA is also one of the most affordable clinics in existence. This is because, the AVORA Vision & Mission are first and foremost about taking care of people.
ICS Impulse - Next Generation Vestibular Testing
In addition to our other state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and rehabilitation tools, we are proud to own a beautifully crafted pair of ICS Impulse Video Frenzel Glasses by Otometrics. These high tech lenses are comfortable, non-invasive, and provide essential feedback needed by your vestibular therapist.
How GyroStim Helps
Some patients think of it as a rotary chair on steroids. A gentle beast of a machine controlled with luxury precision and accuracy. The GyroStim is being used to treat a number of conditions for balance and vestibular disorders including concussions.
GyroStim was FDA-cleared in 2021 for the treatment of balance disorders, vestibular dysfunction, and associated symptoms that may result from injury, illness, and neurological or aging-related conditions.
Officially designated by the FDA as a Breakthrough Medical Device, GyroStim presents patients, clinicians, and insurance providers with a long-overdue paradigm shift of improved treatment capabilities, faster recovery, reduced costs, and better outcomes.
Read more about it on our GyroStim page.
GyroStim was FDA-cleared in 2021 for the treatment of balance disorders, vestibular dysfunction, and associated symptoms that may result from injury, illness, and neurological or aging-related conditions.
Officially designated by the FDA as a Breakthrough Medical Device, GyroStim presents patients, clinicians, and insurance providers with a long-overdue paradigm shift of improved treatment capabilities, faster recovery, reduced costs, and better outcomes.
Read more about it on our GyroStim page.