OSF Balance & Dizziness Center

OSF Balance and Dizziness Centers provide a team approach to the treatment and rehabilitation of disequilibrium and dizziness. Our patients have access to specially trained audiologists, physical therapists, and neurologists who work closely to diagnose and treat all types of balance and dizziness disorders.

Using state-of-the-art diagnostics, treatment, and education, we seek to improve the quality of life by restoring mobility and independence to our patients.

Why is Balance Important

Balance is vital to normal everyday activities, such as rising from a chair, walking, or bending over. When balance problems develop, they can cause profound disruptions to your daily life, finding it difficult to complete when the simplest tasks.

Balance disorders are the primary medical cause for falls and the loss of safe mobility among seniors. This can lead to a reduction in independent living, reduced quality of life, and less opportunity for employment. Injury resulting from imbalance, especially a fall, substantially increases healthcare costs and long term care.

Are You Dizzy?

Dizziness for some may mean feeling lightheaded; for others it may signify unsteadiness or loss of balance. Others report a spinning sensation, often referred to as vertigo. The most common cause of dizziness is a vestibular disorder, or problem with the inner ear. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), is the most common vestibular problem. Typically, patients report brief episodes of intense spinning after a change in position, usually upon lying down, looking up, or rolling over in bed. This form of dizziness is easily treated in one or two visits. Evaluation of other types of inner ear problems is also available.

Why Choose OSF Balance & Dizziness Center?

OSF Balance and Dizziness Centers house a team of specialists with advanced training in the field of balance and dizziness assessment and rehabilitation. They work to identify the source of the problem and implement the best treatment approach, customizing a treatment plan tailored to meet your specific needs. Our centers offer the latest screening and diagnostic services, with the most advanced equipment for dizziness and balance impairments.

How Do I Get Help?

Speak with your physician. Our patients may be referred by their primary care physician, ENT doctor, neurologist, physiatrist, or other health care provider.

Serving you at two locations!

OSF Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center
2500 W. Reynolds Street
Pontiac, Illinois 61764
(815) 842-4591
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OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
Rehabilitation Services/Balance & Dizziness Center
2200 Fort Jesse Road, Suite 230
Normal, Illinois 61761
(309) 661-6260
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