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| A doctor tests a patient for vertigo using special video glasses called 'Frenzel Lenses' |
The test is called the Dix-Hallpike Test.
Note the uncontrolled eye movements when the patient is put in the test
position - the eye movement is called nystagmus and the patient is feeling
vertigo.
The eye movements are a reflex response to gravity. The crystals in the inner
ear are sensitive to gravity and will cause the eye movement and the vertigo as
the patient is tilted back.
Fortunately, as the patient is tilted back, the crystals drift back into their original
position and the vertigo symptoms are resolved.
Your therapist can test your eyes in this way to see if you have the condition.
This next video shows the inner ear anatomy and may help you enderstand
how the crystals 'float' out of position.
Note the uncontrolled eye movements when the patient is put in the test
position - the eye movement is called nystagmus and the patient is feeling
vertigo.
The eye movements are a reflex response to gravity. The crystals in the inner
ear are sensitive to gravity and will cause the eye movement and the vertigo as
the patient is tilted back.
Fortunately, as the patient is tilted back, the crystals drift back into their original
position and the vertigo symptoms are resolved.
Your therapist can test your eyes in this way to see if you have the condition.
This next video shows the inner ear anatomy and may help you enderstand
how the crystals 'float' out of position.
If you have any questions about physical therapist treatment of vertigo, dizziness
or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) then call 941-729-1800 to set up
a treatment or e-mail info@MedicalArtsRehab.com .
or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) then call 941-729-1800 to set up
a treatment or e-mail info@MedicalArtsRehab.com .
Watch these next two videos to understand your dizziness and vertigo.
The first video is a diagnostic procedure by a physician.
Most physical therapists will not use Frenzel lenses because physical therapists do
not make medical diagnoses.
Physical Therapy can however perform treatments that can make you feel better
immediately.
To set up a treatment at Medical Arts Rehabilitation, Inc. in Palmetto, Florida call us at
941-729-1800 or e-mail info@MedicalArtsRehab.com .
The first video is a diagnostic procedure by a physician.
Most physical therapists will not use Frenzel lenses because physical therapists do
not make medical diagnoses.
Physical Therapy can however perform treatments that can make you feel better
immediately.
To set up a treatment at Medical Arts Rehabilitation, Inc. in Palmetto, Florida call us at
941-729-1800 or e-mail info@MedicalArtsRehab.com .
| Physical Therapy Videos |
Medical Arts Rehabilitation, Inc.
Palmetto and Bradenton,
Florida
Palmetto and Bradenton,
Florida
These videos are for
educational purposes only.
Please talk to your doctor or
physical therapist if you are in
pain, need medical advice or
are beginning an exercise
program.
educational purposes only.
Please talk to your doctor or
physical therapist if you are in
pain, need medical advice or
are beginning an exercise
program.
