Sherene Bryson
Physical Therapist, founder
- Physical Therapist · MD Lic. 000000
Leads the first test and sees adults and teens for dizziness, vertigo and trouble with balance, including after a head injury.
Vestibular and balance therapy in Towson
Dizziness, tested one step at a time
Gyro is a two-therapist practice for people with dizziness, vertigo or trouble with balance, including after a concussion. We test how your eyes, inner ears and balance work together, then plan your exercises.
75 min
The first test, with one therapist5 steps
Done in the same order2 PTs
Licensed in Maryland3 checks
Eyes, inner ears and balance
New or sudden dizziness: see your doctor first.
The first test
The first test, in order
Five steps, one therapist, about an hour and a quarter. You can ask us to pause at any point.
- 01
Step 1: We hear when it happens
When the dizziness comes, how long it lasts, what sets it off and what you were doing the first time. Bring your list of medicines and anything your doctor has found.
- 02
Step 2: We watch your eyes
You follow a target and look between two points while we watch how your eyes move and settle. Some people wear light video goggles so we can see the eyes in the dark.
- 03
Step 3: We move your head and body
You turn your head, lie back and sit up in set positions. This can bring the dizziness on for a moment, which is part of what we are looking for. Say stop and we stop.
- 04
Step 4: We test your balance
You stand on the floor and then on foam, with your eyes open and then closed, and you walk with turns. A therapist stays beside you the whole time.
- 05
Step 5: We explain what we found
In plain words, with what it means for your week. You practice the first exercises with us, and with your say-so we write to your doctor.
Your doctor first, then us
Who looks at what
Dizziness has many causes, and some need a doctor. Your doctor looks for those first. We test how your balance system is working and what sets the dizziness off.
| At your doctor's office | At Gyro | |
|---|---|---|
| The question | At your doctor's officeWhat is behind the dizziness, and is anything serious causing it? | At GyroHow is your balance system working, and what sets the dizziness off? |
| The tests | At your doctor's officeAn exam, blood tests and scans when they are needed | At GyroEye-movement, head-position and balance tests, done in the room |
| Medicines | At your doctor's officePrescribes them, and changes them when needed | At GyroWe do not prescribe or advise on medicines |
| What you leave with | At your doctor's officeA diagnosis, and a referral when one fits | At GyroExercises, a plan we agree on, and a note to your doctor |
- Chest pain, trouble breathing, a sudden severe headache or pain, new weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or a fall with a head injury needs emergency care now. Call 911.
Care
Where we can help
Four ways in. Your therapist tells you if another fits better.
Two physical therapists and a front desk
Each therapist is licensed in Maryland. The license lines are at the foot of every page.
Georges Kasem
Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist · MD Lic. 000000
Works with older adults on balance and walking, and with people whose dizziness comes on when they turn or look up. Speaks English and Arabic.
Celina Dorado
Front desk and benefits
Checks your benefits before your first test, books it and answers the phone. Speaks English and Spanish.
Wondering what it costs?
We explain how fees work in plain words. If you pay without insurance, you get a written estimate before care starts.
Questions we hear first
Do I need a referral?
In Maryland, you can start without a referral. Your plan may still ask for one. If your dizziness is new or sudden, or came after a head injury, please see a doctor first.
Does my plan cover this, and do you take Medicare?
We bill many kinds of plans, including Medicare. Your plan decides what it pays. Our front desk checks your benefits and calls you before your first test.
Will the test make me dizzy?
Some of it can, for a moment, because the tests are built to bring on what you feel. We work within what you can tolerate, and we stop when you tell us to.
Should I bring someone to drive me home?
If you can. Some people feel tired or unsteady after the first test. If you drive yourself, we wait until you feel ready to go.
How many visits will I need?
That depends on what the test finds, how you respond to practice, your doctor's advice and how much you can do at home. We tell you what we expect as we learn it.
Book your first test
Choose a time on our scheduling page, or call us and we will find one together.
Phone(410) 555-0109
Hours
- Monday – ThursdayToday
- 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- FridayToday
- 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Saturday – SundayToday
- Closed