Western University of Health Sciences seeks men and women suffering from vertigo to participate in a study on the effectiveness of Osteopathic manual Medicine alone and in combination to Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (Physical Therapy)
They are looking for people who are:
- Ages 18-79
- experiencing symptoms of dizziness or diagnosed with vertigo for longer than
3 months duration - able to tolerate 30 minutes of sitting and standing
- able to transfer from sitting to standing and move independently
- able to tolerate manual therapy and exercise
Participants will receive evaluations and treatments at no cost.
Treatments are physical, hands on maneuvers ONLY.
No medication involved.
Cash reimbursement for travel.
For more information email vertigoresearch@westernu.edu or call (909) 469-8463. Click here to view the study flyer (PDF file)
Location: Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
Study Title: Effectiveness of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) alone or in combination on Balance and Visual Function in Individuals with Vertigo and Somatic Dysfunction
Principal Investigator: Marcel Fraix (DO, FAAPMR)
Contact for this notice: Michelle Yim, (909)469-5620, vertigoresearch@westernu.edu