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Dr. Michele Kehrer, PT, DPT, ATC launched LifeStyle Physical Therapy & Balance Center, a new leading-edge physical therapy clinic, to facilitate rapid recovery of neurological dizziness and balance disorders as well as musculoskeletal issues. Over 90% of Michele’s vestibular patients experience a marked decrease of symptoms within four to eight weeks.

Dr. Kehrer’s, PT, DPT, ATC therapeutic methods include, but are not limited to, a wide range of evaluation and interpretation of neurologic, orthopedic and vestibular diagnostic testing. These protocols include utilizing the most modern equipment as well as a full range of conventional physical therapy methodologies.

Michele and her staff are extremely interested in educating health professionals about all of the therapies offered at LifeStyle. As vestibular rehabilitation is still relatively new, Michele and her staff are interested in answering any questions licensed health professionals may have about the effectiveness and methods used by LifeStyle Physical Therapy & Balance Center. To visit the facility and for a full demonstration of Michele’s methodology and state-of-the-art therapeutic equipment, please call us at 773-525-5200.

About Vestibular Disorders

A vestibular disorder is an inner ear disorder that can cause symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, headaches, nausea and a loss of balance, amongst other symptoms. There are different types of vestibular disorders, including BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), peripheral or central vestibulopathy, vestibular migraine, Meniere’s Disease, and labrynthitis, each of which are caused by different reasons and have different treatment plans. LifeStyle physical therapists have the proper training to correctly evaluate, diagnose and treat vestibular disorders to ensure efficient and effective therapy.

LifeStyle’s main resource for the most up-to-date information about vestibular disorders is the Vestibular Disorders Association, or VEDA. On their web site you can find various tools that can help you cope with your vestibular disorder. www.vestibular.org

Vestibular Support Group

If you deal with dizziness and balance disorders, vertigo, or other vestibular disorders, join us for our Vestibular Support Group. Lifestyle Physical Therapy conducts four to six VSG meetings per year to support patients and community members who have been affected by vestibular disorders. We welcome family and support systems to all support groups. If you would like more information or to be added to the VSG email list, please contact info@balancechicago.com.

Education & Career Development

Dr. Michele Kehrer PT, DPT, ATC and Dr. Lindsay Ternes PT, DPT teach an Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation & Fall Prevention course for physical therapists interested in garnering the knowledge and tools necessary to correctly diagnose and manage balance disorders. This course is approved for CEU credits by the Illinois Physical Therapy Association.

For upcoming course dates and information, please contact us at 773-525-5200 or info@balancechicago.com.