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What is Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness?

Have you noticed any difference in your balance lately? If you are noticing a lack of balance, swaying, spinning, or dizziness than perhaps you are suffering from persistent postural perceptual dizziness or PPPD. Persistent postural perceptual dizziness is a vestibular disorder. The vestibular system is made up of parts of the inner ear and the brain and they help the control of balance. This disorder is most commonly found in age groups between 30 and 50 years but is not limited to just those. This disorder can have a negative impact on your everyday living if left untreated.

In many scenarios, other vertigo related conditions play a role in persistent postural perceptual dizziness. A few conditions that can influence persistent postural perceptual dizziness are listed below:

  • Meniere’s disease: this causes ringing and buzzing in the ear. It also can result in hearing loss. These symptoms lead to dizziness.
  • Migraines: The severe headaches can cause dizziness triggering PPPD.
  • Head injury: Any concussion or head related injury could damage the vertigo system causing PPPD.

The main symptoms noticed of individuals suffering from persistent postural perceptual dizziness include unsteadiness and dizziness. Often times these individuals will feel like they are spinning or swaying while they are just standing still or even sitting. These symptoms can be noticed daily for months!

Persistent postural perceptual dizziness can be provoked from many everyday things such as:

  • Active motion of the head
  • Sudden movements
  • Sitting in the upright position
  • Any environment with high traffic (i.e. mall)

If you are suffering from persistent postural perceptual dizziness and live near Massapequa, it is important you begin to treat it right away. Do not let the constant dizziness affect your work and social life! Physical therapy has been proven to have benefits on individuals suffering from these conditions. Therapists that are trained in balance problems will work with the patient and create a program composed of exercises and balance training. If you live near Massapequa, New York, Park Physical therapy can help you compensate for imbalance and maintain physical activity!