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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richmond

5700 Fitzhugh Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226

(804) 288-5700

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(804) 288-5700

Who We Are

Balance and Vestibular: Through a multidisciplinary team approach, this program evaluates patients with persistent dizziness or disequilibrium. This multidisciplinary team evaluation allows for a timely and more accurate diagnosis of the condition, thus enabling more appropriate intervention. This clinic offers diagnostic testing, therapy, and monitoring for people who have dizziness or imbalance which may result from: head injury, stroke, inner ear disorders, migraines, vertigo, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, central nervous system dysfunction, gait dysfunction and other disorders.



In order to be referred to this program, the patient must have: severe, disabling disequilibrium; history of falls due to vertigo or dizziness; Vertigo or dizziness not responsive to usual forms of medical management; significant balance dysfunction in conjunction with head trauma, stroke, drug toxicity or inner ear disorders; persistent dizziness disequilibrium with normal ENG; Gait of balance disorders insufficiently explained by neurologic evaluation; post-amino glycoside therapy or postoperative inner ear surgery; identification of symptom magnification.



This program will help to identify patient strengths/weaknesses, provide a comprehensive rehabilitation program, offer balance training, provide and instruct in a home exercise program, provide environmental and home modification recommendations, educate patient and caregiver, try to prevent falls from occurring through home modification, adaptive equipment prescription, gait training, and general strengthening, follow up during recovery.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Chesterfield County
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Henrico County
,
Richmond City

Cost & Payment Methods

Payment Method(s)
Private Pay
,
Private Insurance
,
Medicare
Fee Structure
Fee Range

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
Must have a referral from physician and meet criteria included in program service details.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Call the program for an appointment. Visit the website for information.
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
laurie Newsome

Report Problems
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