Finding Your Center: Vertigo & Balance Management What is the Vertigo & Balance Pathway? This pathway is a specialized diagnostic and rehabilitative journey designed to treat "vestibular" disorders—problems originating in the inner ear or the neural pathways that control balance. Vertigo is not just a "dizzy spell"; it is a false sensation of movement or spinning caused by a conflict between the signals your ears, eyes, and brain receive. Our experts utilize Videonystagmography (VNG), which uses infrared cameras to track involuntary eye movements (nystagmus). Because the eyes are neurologically linked to the inner ear, these movements act as a "window," allowing us to see if the problem is a mechanical issue—like displaced "ear crystals" in BPPV—or a sensory issue like Vestibular Neuritis or Meniere’s Disease. Why is this Procedure Personally Vital for You? Balance is the foundation of physical independence. A malfunctioning vestibular system can be debilitating and dangerous. This pathway is personally vital for you if: You Experience Sudden Spinning (Vertigo): If movement triggers intense dizziness, this pathway identifies if a simple mechanical "repositioning" maneuver can cure the condition instantly. You Suffer from Unsteadiness or Falls: Chronic "off-balance" feelings often indicate that the brain hasn''t compensated for a weak inner ear signal. We map this weakness to design a specific stabilization plan. Nausea and Motion Sensitivity are Constant: If travel or visual "busy" environments trigger illness, we evaluate the "vestibulo-ocular reflex" to restore your visual stability. To Rule Out Neurological Causes: Our specialists distinguish between "peripheral" (ear) and "central" (brain) vertigo, ensuring you receive the correct life-saving intervention if the cause is vascular or neurological. The Path to Vestibular Stability and Recovery The goal of the Balance pathway is to achieve "vestibular compensation"—the process where the brain learns to recalibrate its balance signals—while ensuring the inner ear environment is stabilized. This pathway is designed to: Provide Precision Diagnostic Mapping: We use Caloric Testing and vHIT (Video Head Impulse Testing) to measure the function of each individual balance canal, ensuring no "blind spots" are left in your diagnosis. Ensure Clinical Readiness through Rigorous Screening: To ensure your dizziness isn''t caused by cardiac or metabolic issues, we require a full medical history, diagnostic X-rays (specifically a chest X-ray for anesthesia/sedation clearance), and comprehensive blood tests (including electrolytes, blood glucose, and vitamin B12 levels). A Focused Recovery and Stabilization Window: Whether your treatment involves a "particle repositioning maneuver," intratympanic injections, or specialized Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), the brain needs time to "re-map" your balance. We focus on a 2–3 week recovery and stabilization period. This window is essential for the "vestibular reset" to take hold, for post-maneuver inflammation to subside, and for our medical board to confirm your stability before you return to driving, operating machinery, or air travel. All details are subject to doctor evaluation for the final treatment plan.