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Rehabilitation at Hackensack Meridian Health

Ranked among the Nation's Top 50 Rehabilitation Hospitals
by U.S. News & World Report.

Balance, Dizziness and Vestibular Rehabilitation in New Jersey

We Treat Vestibular and Balance Disorders

If you are experiencing dizziness, loss of balance or lightheadedness, our team of balance and vestibular disorder experts will diagnose the underlying cause of your symptoms and develop a treatment plan to restore your quality of life.

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When to Seek Balance, Dizziness and Vestibular Rehabilitation

We care for patients with these conditions:

Acoustic Neuroma
Anxiety
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Cervical/neck disorders
Concussion
Dehydration
Heart conditions
Inner ear infections
Medication side effects
Stroke
Vestibular migraines

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Our rehabilitation specialists work closely with you, your family, and your other care providers to assist with your recovery.

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“We understand that dizziness is a huge quality-of-life issue, and giving patients that validation is a significant part of the care we provide. We will use a team approach to get to the bottom of the cause and determine the best course of treatment.”

Christine Greiss, D.O., physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist and Director of the Concussion Program at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.

Treatment Options for Balance, Dizziness and Vestibular Rehabilitation

We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient services to reduce or eliminate symptoms and return our patients to the activities they enjoy. Our services include:

Adaptation exercises

Balance retraining exercises and strategies

Brainstem auditory evoked potential testing

Canalith repositioning maneuver

Computerized dynamic posturography

Electrocochleography

General conditioning exercises

Habituation exercises

Rotary chair testing

Vestibular evoked myogenic potential

Videonystagmography

Vision therapy

Why Choose Hackensack Meridian Health for Balance, Dizziness and Vestibular Rehabilitation

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Patient Experience

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Rehabilitation Excellence & Expertise

CARF Accredited Rehabilitation Programs

Learn more about our programs and services that meet patient-focused, state-of-the-art national standards of performance that were developed with the involvement and input of consumers.

Why Choose Hackensack Meridian Health Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy

Discover why Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is a nationally ranked leader in rehabilitation and physical therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is vestibular rehabilitation?

What symptoms and conditions can balance and vestibular therapy help with?

What kinds of exercises are involved in vestibular therapy?

Your treatment plan is individualized but may include several evidence-based techniques, such as:

Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers: Specific head and body movements (like the Epley maneuver) used to treat BPPV.
Gaze Stabilization Exercises: Exercises to improve control of eye movements so your vision can be clear during head movement.
Habituation Exercises: Repetitive movements that help "desensitize" your brain to the dizziness they cause.
Balance Training: Activities designed to improve your steadiness and reduce your risk of falling.

Where does Hackensack Meridian Health offer the Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation Program?

Patient Resources

8 Possible Causes (and Treatments) for Your Dizziness

Research shows that dizziness, vertigo and balance problems affect about 15 percent of U.S. adults each year.

Dizziness Can Be a Sign of Balance Disorder

Dizziness and balance disorders? Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatments. Reduce fall risk. Get care today.

Can Allergies Cause Dizziness?

Allergies causing dizziness? Dr. Younus explains causes and treatments. Find relief; call 800-822-8905.

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