New vestibular equipment helps patients overcome dizziness and reduce fall risk
MONTROSE, Colo. (June 18, 2025) – Mountain View Therapy at Montrose Regional Health (MRH) now offers a state-of-the-art virtual reality system from Bertec to help patients recovering from balance and dizziness issues. The Bertec Head Mounted Display is designed to support safe, guided vestibular therapy and improve outcomes for those with complex balance disorders.
The system creates fully interactive virtual environments that simulate real-world situations. Patients wear a headset and use handheld controllers while standing on a balance plate and secured in a safety harness. A vestibular therapist customizes each session and monitors the patient’s performance in real time, gradually increasing difficulty as treatment progresses.
“Our vestibular physical therapists have over forty years of combined treatment experience with patients who suffer from vertigo, dizziness, and imbalance,” said Beth Gibson, physical therapist for Mountain View Therapy. “Now our new cutting-edge vestibular equipment allows for more detailed assessment and sophisticated treatment of balance disorders. This combination raises the level of excellence of vestibular therapeutic intervention we provide for our communities and the Western Slope.”
MRH is currently the only healthcare provider in the area offering this level of virtual reality vestibular therapy. For older adults especially, successful treatment can improve stability, boost confidence, and significantly reduce the risk of serious falls.
The addition of this advanced system reflects MRH’s ongoing commitment to bringing the latest healthcare innovations to the Western Slope, helping patients receive expert care close to home. To learn more, contact Mountain View Therapy at (970) 240-7369 or visit montrosehealth.com/medical-services/mountain-view-therapy.
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Caption: Montrose Regional Health adds advanced virtual reality system for balance therapy
Montrose Regional Health is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale and San Juan counties. The hospital is licensed for 75-beds and offers an extensive range of inpatient & outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging/radiology, Mountain View Therapy, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, advanced respiratory & pulmonary services, and the family birthing center. The health system has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology. Montrose Regional Health is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 700 employees and 100 providers who represent 23 medical specialties. With a tagline that reads Caring for you like family, the health system is known for its warm patient care.
