Nearly 40 percent of U.S. adults experience vertigo at least once in their lifetime, with women slightly more likely to get it than men. (ucsfhealth.org). Amy McMillin, PT and owner of Custom Care Rehab, understands that vertigo can cause distress and decrease the quality of life, keeping people from performing their daily activities.
Amy’s experience and expertise fueled her mission to offer personalized, mobile Physical Therapy services that work with her patients’ busy schedules. Amy and her team have brought back making house calls and providing compassionate care to keep her patients pain-free and active.
Q: What are the common causes of vertigo and dizziness?
A: Vertigo and dizziness can be caused by various factors, including inner ear problems, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, Meniere’s disease, migraines, neck, head injuries, and certain medications.
Q: How effective is physical therapy in managing vertigo and dizziness?
A: Physical therapy is highly effective in managing vertigo and dizziness, particularly when tailored to individual needs and underlying causes.
Amy graduated from the University of Akron and earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Walsh University. She has experience in orthopedic and geriatric physical therapy and honed her specialty to treat inner ear disorders, migraines, and concussions. She obtained her Herdman Vestibular Certification from Emory University and became an Impact Trained Physical Therapist (ITPT) in treating concussions. In 2023, she completed the Johns Hopkins University vestibular competency course.
“I invite you to contact me directly or visit our website to complete a short form to schedule your FREE Discovery Call. No need to suffer; our team will come to you!”
Amy Mcmillin, PT
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The McMillin Method is a workbook designed to empower individuals in self- treating chronic dizziness and Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
