Your vestibular system is critical for balance and spatial orientation so what happens when this vital system goes offline? Imagine experiencing double vision, vertigo, frequently falling and feeling like the horizon moves as you walk.

These are all symptoms of vestibular dysfunction, something that as many as over 35% of adults over the age of 40 experience. Treating vestibular symptoms can be complicated and often the most successful treatment plans include a multimodal approach, and that’s where vestibular physical therapy comes into play.

Today’s guest, vestibular physical therapist, Dr. Madison Oak, will give you a preview of what vestibular physical therapy is, who can benefit from it, and the best ways to incorporate it into your treatment plan. We also examine the truly revolutionary concept of neural adaptation and more specifically, positive and negative neuroplasticity. It’s a concept that will inform you on how you can take direct action to retrain your brain and improve your symptoms.

It was a joy to be able to sit down with Madison and leverage her expertise to provide unparalleled insights into all things vestibular function.

Madison Oak's Instagram: @thevertigodoctor Find a vestibular provider in the U.S. : https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/ Find a vestibular provider in the U.K.: https://www.acpivr.com/find-a-physio/ Madison Oak’s Website: https://thevertigodoctor.com/

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