Condition
Balance disorders
What you should know about balance disorders
Balance problems are often a symptom of an underlying issue rather than a condition on their own. They can occur when the brain receives, processes or integrates information about movement and body position less accurately.
When this information is miscommunicated, static situations can be felt as motion, and gentle movements might be perceived as rapid ones.
This may involve the vestibular system, vision, the neck, coordination or the way sensory information is processed. As a result, you may feel unsteady, light-headed or as if you or your surroundings are moving, even when you are standing still.
Balance problems may develop after a concussion, whiplash injury, fall, car accident or other neurological event. Symptoms may include dizziness, light-headedness, unsteadiness, loss of balance, difficulty walking in busy environments or a tendency to stumble or fall.
For some people, these symptoms persist for months or even years. Amsterdam Brain Center provides specialist care for people with long-lasting balance problems and related neurological symptoms.
How we approach balance disorders
At Amsterdam Brain Center, we start with a Functional Neurological Examination to assess which functions may be involved in your symptoms. If treatment is recommended, we create a personalised treatment plan based on your symptoms, examination findings and goals.
During the intensive treatment week, we use a combination of non-invasive therapies and exercises. The aim is to support balance, coordination, eye movement control and tolerance to movement, and to help you function better in daily life where possible.
How we approach balance disorders
At Amsterdam Brain Center, we start with a Functional Neurological Examination to assess which functions may be involved in your symptoms. If treatment is recommended, we create a personalised treatment plan based on your symptoms, examination findings and goals.
During the intensive treatment week, we use a combination of non-invasive therapies and exercises. The aim is to support balance, coordination, eye movement control and tolerance to movement, and to help you function better in daily life where possible.
Your road to recovery
One week of intensive treatment
Step 1
The Functional Neurological Examination (FNE)
You share your symptoms with us, prompting us to ask relevant questions and conduct a thorough Neurological Examination. This process allows us to assess whether our treatment is well-suited to your needs.
Step 2
Advanced Machine Testing (quantification)
Based on Step 1, we determine what tests are necessary to quantify the underlying cause of the symptoms. To do this, we use a range of computer-controlled equipment.
Step 3
Rehabilitation week (in 5 days)
We address the problems. Through an individual program specifically tailored to your problems, we bring back function during an intensive week of treatment.
Step 4
Aftercare
After the 5-day intensive treatment week, we will give you homework assignments. These are exercises that further promote your recovery. We are happy to keep an eye on these developments with you.
What do we expect from you?
This intensive format allows us to monitor your response closely and adjust the treatment where needed. For this reason, the programme is not offered in separate phases.
If you start treatment with us, we ask you to reserve the full treatment week and actively participate in the programme. We will explain beforehand what this involves, so you know what to expect.