Feeling dizzy, off-balance, or unsteady can be unsettling.
Maybe the room spins when you roll over in bed.
Maybe grocery store aisles make you feel disoriented.
Maybe you’ve stopped exercising because you don’t trust your balance.
If you’re dealing with dizziness or instability, you’re not alone — and you’re not “just getting older.”
Vestibular and balance disorders are common, highly treatable, and often misunderstood.
At Ace Physical Therapy and Wellness, we specialize in identifying the true source of your dizziness and guiding you back to steady, confident movement with expert, individualized care.
What Is the Vestibular System?
Your vestibular system is located in the inner ear and works closely with:
• Your eyes
• Your neck
• Your brain
• Your muscles and joints
It helps you:
• Maintain balance
• Stabilize your vision when your head moves
• Know where your body is in space
• Move confidently without feeling off-balance
When this system becomes disrupted, symptoms can appear quickly — and feel overwhelming.
Common Vestibular & Balance Symptoms
We frequently treat:
🔹 Vertigo (room spinning sensation)
🔹 Dizziness or lightheadedness
🔹 Motion sensitivity
🔹 Feeling off-balance or unsteady
🔹 Frequent falls
🔹 Difficulty walking in busy environments
🔹 Nausea with head movement
🔹 Visual blurring when turning your head
These symptoms can stem from inner ear dysfunction, cervical spine issues, post-concussion changes, or a combination of factors.
That’s why proper evaluation is critical.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
At Ace Physical Therapy and Wellness, vestibular and balance rehabilitation may address:
• BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
• Vestibular neuritis
• Labyrinthitis
• Unilateral or bilateral vestibular hypofunction
• Cervicogenic dizziness
• Post-concussion dizziness
• Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD)
• Age-related balance decline
• Fall risk
Many of these conditions respond extremely well to targeted therapy.
Why Expertise Matters
Dizziness can originate from multiple systems — and misdiagnosis is common.
At Ace Physical Therapy and Wellness, care is led by Dr. Stephen Fort, an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT).
These advanced credentials reflect years of post-doctoral training in:
• Cervical spine mechanics
• Manual therapy
• Neuromuscular control
• Complex orthopedic and neurological presentations
Because the neck, vestibular system, and nervous system are so interconnected, advanced orthopedic expertise is often essential in fully resolving symptoms.
When balance feels off, precision matters.
Our Approach: Individualized and Evidence-Based
At Ace, you receive:
• One-on-one care
• A thorough, detailed assessment
• A customized plan tailored to your symptoms
• Consistent expert treatment
Your rehabilitation may include:
🔹 Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers (for BPPV)
Precise movements to eliminate positional vertigo quickly and effectively.
🔹 Vestibular Adaptation Exercises
Retraining your brain to tolerate head movement without dizziness.
🔹 Gaze Stabilization Training
Improving visual clarity during motion.
🔹 Balance and Fall Prevention Training
Rebuilding confidence and stability.
🔹 Cervical Spine Manual Therapy
Addressing neck dysfunction contributing to dizziness.
🔹 Progressive Strength & Neuromuscular Training
Improving coordination and reaction time.
Every exercise is carefully progressed so your nervous system adapts — without overwhelming it.
Balance Changes Are Not “Just Aging”
If you’ve noticed:
• Increasing unsteadiness
• Fear of falling
• Avoidance of certain movements
• Loss of confidence walking in public
• Reduced activity because of dizziness
These are signals that your balance system needs support.
With the right treatment, improvement is absolutely possible — at any age.
Fast, Lasting Results — The Ace Difference
At Ace Physical Therapy and Wellness, our strengths are:
• Individualized care
• Advanced clinical expertise
• Fellowship-level manual therapy
• Evidence-based vestibular rehabilitation
• Dry needling when appropriate
• Custom rehab plans built around your goals
We don’t rush appointments.
We don’t use cookie-cutter programs.
And we don’t stop at temporary relief.
Our goal is steady, confident, lasting improvement.
Regain Your Confidence
Dizziness can shrink your world.
But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
With expert evaluation, precise treatment, and individualized progression, most vestibular and balance conditions improve significantly — often faster than patients expect.
At Ace Physical Therapy and Wellness, you’re treated by a seasoned expert committed to helping you move confidently again.
If you’re feeling unsteady, don’t ignore it.
There is a path forward — and we’re here to guide it.