Vestibular rehabilitation with a virtual reality headset. All precautions have been taken to avoid falling.
Vestibular rehabilitation
Conditions like vestibular neuritis cause a sudden asymmetry in the vestibular function, leading to intense dizziness. To promote a speedy recovery, it's crucial to minimize the use of vestibular suppressant medication. Instead, patients should be encouraged to engage in activities like standing up, walking, and performing specific vestibular exercises as much as they can.
“Acting promptly and intentionally going over the vertigo is the key. “
If one remains inactive during the first month or relies heavily on vertigo-suppressing medication, it may lead to permanent balance problems, fear of falling, and increased sensitivity to movements (known as 3PD or Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness). In such cases, the most effective solution is personalized vestibular rehabilitation sessions supervised by a doctor.