Balance and Vestibular Program
Dizziness and balance (or vestibular) disorders can significantly impact your child’s quality of life, development and psychological well-being. In the Balance and Vestibular Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), we work closely with families to better understand your child’s symptoms and the impact of the disorder on your child and family.
If your child shows signs of clumsiness, falls frequently, has trouble walking in the dark, tilts their head or flutters their eyes, they may have a vestibular disorder. Our experts can provide a diagnosis. Our team will create an individualized care plan to address your child's symptoms.
Our program is among the few pediatric vestibular centers in the nation. We are the only program offering same-day, advanced-technology vestibular testing during your initial appointment.
How we serve you
To find the source of your child's dizziness or balance problem, your child will undergo testing and examinations by our team.
Conditions we treat
Conditions we commonly treat in the Balance and Vestibular Program are:
Meet your team
Our team of pediatric experts provides highly specialized care for children with dizziness and balance disorders. The vestibular team includes audiologists, otolaryngologists, neurologists and physical therapists.
Our locations
You can visit the Balance and Vestibular Program at the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care on our Philadelphia campus.
Our research
We're dedicated to leading the way in the advancement of diagnosis and treatment of pediatric vestibular disorders. Our nationally renowned team actively researches vestibular disorders.
Preparing for your child's appointment
To ensure your child is ready for their appointment, which will include several different evaluations and tests, they need to skip several of the medications they may be taking to reduce symptoms. We provide a list.
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