Dizziness and vertigo can significantly affect daily life and increase the risk of falls.
Many people are surprised to learn that physiotherapy can help manage certain vestibular and balance conditions.
Common Symptoms of Vestibular Conditions
Symptoms may include:
- Spinning sensations
- Feeling off balance
- Motion sensitivity
- Nausea
- Difficulty walking confidently
- Feeling unsteady in busy environments
What Causes Vertigo?
Vertigo can occur for many different reasons, including Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), vestibular dysfunction and inner ear conditions.
How Vestibular Physiotherapy Helps
Vestibular physiotherapy uses targeted assessment and rehabilitation strategies to improve balance system function.
Treatment may include:
- Vestibular exercises
- Balance retraining
- Eye movement exercises
- Walking retraining
- Positional manoeuvres for BPPV
When to Seek Help
If dizziness or unsteadiness is affecting your confidence, mobility or daily activities, physiotherapy may help.
Our physiotherapists at Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapy provide personalised vestibular rehabilitation programs tailored to each individual.