Balance & Vestibular Program
Dizziness and loss of balance are among the most common problems bringing patients to their doctor's office. In fact, 40% of adults experience dizziness or imbalance at some point in their life. Left untreated, the results can be debilitating. As people get older, the onset of dizziness and falls from balance problems increases.
These falls can lead to injury, hospitalization, surgery and even permanent disability. Dizziness and imbalance should not be accepted as inevitable effects of the aging process.
Aurora offers a comprehensive vestibular rehabilitation and vestibular therapy program.
Approximately half of all cases of dizziness also referred to as vertigo, spinning or an off-balance sensation are caused by a vestibular (inner ear) disturbance. Imbalance often accompanies dizziness and may be related to a vestibular disorder. While some causes of dizziness and imbalance lie within the inner ear, other possible diagnoses include a wide range of medical, neurological and cardiovascular disorders.
Experienced staff
Initiated more than 10 years ago, Aurora's Balance & Vestibular Program is recognized as a regional leader vestibular rehabilitation and therapy. Our staff of physical therapists and audiologists have extensive training and experience in this specialty. The interdisciplinary team approach to rehabilitation involves close communication between the physical therapist and audiologist, as well as with the patient's primary care doctor, ear, nose and throat physician and other specialists as needed.
Individualized treatment
All patient treatment plans are highly individualized depending on the medical history, general health, symptoms and test results, as well as input from patients, their physician(s) and family members.
Vestibular therapy emphasizes on the prevention of symptoms and decreasing the risk of falls, fractures and other injuries. The physical therapy evaluation and rehabilitation plan may include:
- A comprehensive medical history assessment and physical examination
- Balance training
- Vestibular therapy
- Therapeutic exercise
- Fall prevention
- Home safety
- Patient and family education
Diagnostic testing performed by a certified audiologist may include:
- A comprehensive hearing assessment
- Electronystagmography (ENG testing)
Locations offering this service
Fond du Lac County
Aurora Health Center
210 Wisconsin American Drive
Hwy. 23 East
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 907-7000
Kenosha County
Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha
7610 Pershing Blvd.
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 948-7045
Milwaukee County
Aurora Rehabilitation Center
3738 S. 60th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 546-5460
Aurora Rehabilitation Center
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Neuroscience
2900 W. Oklahoma Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 649-6011
Aurora Rehabilitation Center
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
945 N. 12th St., 4th floor
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 219-5241
Aurora Rehabilitation Center
Aurora Aurora St. Luke's South Shore
5900 S. Lake Dr.
Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 489-4072
Aurora Rehabilitation Center
Aurora West Allis Medical Center
8901 W. Lincoln Ave.
West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 328-6640
Aurora Rehabilitation Center
9200 W. Loomis Road, Suite 107
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-9128
Aurora Rehabilitation Center
1575 N. RiverCenter Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 224-6424
Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Program
Aurora West Allis Medical Center
8901 W. Lincoln Avenue
West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 328-6640
Aurora Advanced Healthcare
3003 W. Good Hope Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-4702
Ozaukee County
Aurora Rehabilitation Center/Aurora Sports Medicine Institute
Aurora Medical Center - Grafton
975 N. Port Washington Road
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 329-2700
Racine County
Racine Razor Sharp Fitness Center
7300 Washington Avenue
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 321-6000
Walworth County
Aurora Rehabilitation Center in Delavan
830 East Geneva Street
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-9164
Aurora Rehabilitation Center in Lake Geneva
146 East Geneva Square
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 249-4670
Washington County
Aurora Rehabilitation Center
Aurora Health Center
1640 E. Sumner St.
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 670-4300
Aurora Rehabilitation Center/Aurora Sports Medicine Institute
1100 Gateway Ct.
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 306-6100
Waukesha County
Aurora Rehabilitation Center
Aurora Health Center
W231 N1440 Corporate Ct.
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 896-6045
Aurora Rehabilitation Center/Aurora Sports Medicine Institute
Aurora Medical Center in Summit
36500 Aurora Dr.
Summit, WI 53066
(262) 434-2600
Aurora Rehabilitation Center
14555 W. National Avenue, Suite 195
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 827-2929
Waushara County
Aurora Health Center
900 E. Division Street
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-6900
Winnebago County
Aurora Rehabilitation Center
Aurora Medical Center
855 N. Westhaven Drive
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 456-7100
Aurora Rehabilitation Center
712 Doctors Court
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 303-5300
Aurora Health Center
1136 Westowne Drive
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 720-8090
