Vestibular Rehabilitation in Brain Injury (Sonia Vovan) | Hope Survives Podcast

After a brain injury, the vestibular system can be impacted and cause symptoms such as feeling off-balance, dizziness, vertigo, headaches, vision, and more. Sonia Vovan, PT is here to share her expertise and educate us on all things vestibular rehabilitation, focusing on things we can do to improve recovery. We will also talk about the difference between chronic vs. acute vestibular issues, and practical things we can do to maintain vestibular recovery over time. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Get connected: https://www.hopesurvives.org 🎙Hear More on "Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast": https://hopesurvives.org/podcast/40 Join the online support groups: https://www.hopesurvives.org/community 0:00 Introducing Sonia 5:06 What is the Vestibular System? 9:23 How can Brain Injury affect Vestibular? 13:00 Dizziness, Vertigo, Balance 17:33 Vision / Vestibular Relationship 21:30 Chronic vs. Acute Vestibular Issues 24:15 Dysautonomia & POTS 29:30 What is Vestibular Rehab? 33:10 Ways to Improve Vestibular Recovery 37:44 Adaptation vs. Habituation 44:35 Maintaining Recovery 47:15 Words of Hope Sonia is a Registered Physiotherapist and Certified Vestibular Therapist working in Toronto Canada with individuals with vestibular issues and concussions. She received her advanced training in Vestibular Rehabilitation through Duke University’s School of Medicine (accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association). Sonia is an advocate for individuals suffering from brain injuries and is a Board Member on the Brain Injury Association of York Region (based in Ontario Canada). Connect with Sonia on IG: @allinyourheadpt or at: https://www.soniavovan.com Connect with Cristabelle: https://www.cristabellebraden.com