InMotion Neuro Rehab Center

09/16/2026

Ever feel like the world is constantly shifting, or your vision blurs the second you turn your head? You might be experiencing vestibular hypofunction. 😵‍💫

What is Vestibular Hypofunction?
Deep inside your inner ear sits your vestibular system—the body’s internal gyroscope that coordinates balance, head movement, and eye tracking. Vestibular hypofunction occurs when the balance sensors or nerve pathways in one inner ear (Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction) or both inner ears become damaged or underactive. Because the brain receives weak or unequal signals, it struggles to determine your position in space, leading to:

Sudden spinning or persistent dizziness
Unsteadiness, especially in the dark or on uneven ground
Oscillopsia (bouncing or blurred vision during head movement)
Brain fog and deep fatigue from working overtime just to stay upright

How Physical Therapy Can Help
While medications can help calm acute vertigo or nausea initially, they can slow down long-term recovery. The gold-standard treatment is Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)—a specialized branch of physical therapy designed to retrain your brain through neuroplasticity and central compensation.

A tailored VRT program helps restore confidence and function through targeted strategies:

Gaze Stabilization: Exercises (such as the VOR, or vestibulo-ocular reflex drill) train your eyes to stay clear and focused while your head is in motion.
Balance & Gait Training: Progressive challenges on uneven surfaces, foam pads, and dynamic movement paths help reduce fall risk.
Habituation: Graded exposure to quick head turns and visually stimulating environments (like busy supermarkets) desensitizes motion triggers over time.
Functional Retraining: Practice navigating dimly lit spaces, outdoor terrain, and daily activities safely.

If dizziness or imbalance is keeping you from doing what you love, you don’t have to push through it alone. A qualified physical therapists can assess your inner ear function and build a targeted plan to help recalibrate your balance system.

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

Does getting out of bed or rolling over send the room spinning? It might not just be "dizziness"—it could be BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo).

As part of Balance Awareness Week, let’s break down how physical therapy can help stop the spin.

What is BPPV?
Inside your inner ear are microscopic calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia). When they become dislodged from their normal chamber and drift into the semicircular canals, everyday head movements trick your brain into thinking you’re violently spinning.

How Physical Therapy Assesses BPPV
You don’t need an MRI to spot BPPV—specialized vestibular physical therapists look directly at your eyes:

• Position Testing: Using assessments like the Dix-Hallpike test, a clinician gently guides your head and body into specific angles to move the fluid in the inner ear.

• Tracking Nystagmus: When the crystals move, they trigger involuntary, rapid eye twitches called nystagmus. The exact direction, pattern, and duration tell your therapist precisely which ear and canal are affected, and whether the crystals are floating freely (canalithiasis) or stuck (cupulolithiasis).

How Physical Therapy Treats BPPV
Medication cannot dissolve or relocate inner ear crystals, but mechanical movement can:

• Canalith Repositioning: Using guided sequences like the Epley maneuver (or liberatory maneuvers for stuck crystals), your therapist uses gravity to navigate the crystals out of the canal and back where they belong.

• High Success Rates: Most cases see dramatic improvement or total resolution in just 1 to 3 sessions.

• Individualized Care: Because there are multiple canals and variants, "one-size-fits-all" self-treatment can sometimes worsen symptoms. A trained vestibular therapist ensures the right maneuver matches your specific presentation.

You don't have to just "live with" the room spinning. Connect with a specialized vestibular physical therapist to regain your steady ground.

09/14/2026

It’s Balance Awareness Week, and good balance isn't just about avoiding falls—it reflects how well your eyes, inner ears, and joints work together!

Take the 4-Stage Balance Challenge at home to check your static stability. Grab a timer, kick off your shoes, and set up near a wall or sturdy counter for safety.

How to Play
Try to hold each position for 10 full seconds without grabbing support, moving your planted feet, or losing your balance. If you pass a stage, move straight to the next!

• Stage 1: Feet Together

Stand tall with your feet side-by-side, touching at the heels and big toes.

• Stage 2: Semi-Tandem

Slide one foot forward so the instep of that foot touches the big toe of your other foot.

• Stage 3: Full Tandem (Heel-to-Toe)

Place one foot directly in front of the other, heel touching the opposite toes in a straight line.

• Stage 4: Single-Leg Stance

Lift one foot completely off the floor and balance on one leg without letting your legs touch.

Safety First: Always keep a sturdy counter, chair, or wall within arm's reach. If you feel unsteady, tap down or hold on immediately—do not push through dizziness or unsteadiness.

Which stage did you reach? Drop your score in the comments below! :point_down:

09/10/2026

Our team at InMotion Neuro Rehab is constantly growing and learning to better serve you! 🤓

This week, our clinical staff wrapped up an intensive training session on the latest advanced rehabilitation technology from Saebo.

We are thrilled to bring these cutting-edge tools directly to our patients to help accelerate recovery and rebuild independence.💪

Here is a closer look at the new equipment we are offering and how it can help you or your loved ones:

⭐️SaeboGlove: A specialized hand-dressing device that helps patients with neurological injuries extend their fingers so they can successfully grasp and release objects during therapy.
⭐️Saebo Stretch: Unlike traditional rigid splints that fight against your muscles, this smart splint features a flexible hand plate. When your hand tightens or experiences a spasm, the splint yields to the movement, protecting your joints and preventing damage. As your muscles relax, it gently pulls the fingers back into a safe, comfortable stretch.It’s all about protecting your hand, reducing pain, and keeping you on the path to recovery!
⭐️SaeboStep (Ankle Foot Orthosis): A comfortable, low-profile brace designed to correct foot drop, improve clearance when walking, and restore a more natural gait.
⭐️SaeboStim Pro: A state-of-the-art neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device that targets weakened muscles, reduces spasticity, and re-educates the body to move.
⭐️SawboStimOne: a breakthrough, wireless Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) device engineered to jumpstart your recovery. Whether you are rehabbing after a stroke, managing a neurological injury, or recovering from orthopedic surgery, this sleek little device is a game-changer.
⭐️SaeboStim Micro: A specialized sensory electrical stimulation wearable designed to deliver low-level electrical impulses, which can help reduce swelling, manage pain, and improve sensory impairment in the hand and foot.

We are so proud of our dedicated team for continuously expanding their skills to deliver top-tier, evidence-based care. Innovation drives progress, and we can’t wait to see the impact these tools will have on our patients' recovery journeys! 🥰

09/03/2026

We recently asked our patients to pick our clinic theme song, and one classic ran away with the title: "Don’t Stop Believin’" by Journey. 🎶

​At InMotion Neuro, that’s more than just a catchy chorus—it’s how we show up every single day.

​Whether the goal is taking those first independent steps, pivoting with ease, or getting back out on the golf course, we never stop believing in what’s possible. No milestone is too small, and no goal is too big.

​Turn the volume up and keep moving forward! 💙💚💙💚

08/25/2026

Comfort zones are great for resting, but growth happens on the edge! 🌱

In physical therapy, we do not just stick to the basics.

Moving into different postures and challenging your balance trains your body for unpredictable real life.

Whether you are stepping on uneven ground or reaching overhead, these challenges build true resilience.

Trust the process, embrace the wobble, and watch your strength grow! 💪✨