Physiotherapy
VESTIBULAR PHYSIOTHERAPY
Many people experience minor dizzy spells in day-to-day life. Some conditions can severely limit daily function, impacting on your quality of life. If so, you may be suffering from a vestibular disorder.
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Are you suffering from dizzy spells, loss of balance or nausea? Do you lack confidence with your balance?
Do you have issues looking over your shoulder or rolling in bed? Is your weekly shop becoming more of an ordeal due to dizziness? If so, you may be suffering from a vestibular disorder. Many people experience minor dizzy spells in day-to-day life. However, some conditions can severely limit daily function, impacting on your quality of life.
benefits of vestibular physiotherapy
Reduces dizziness
Improves balance
Improves nausea
Increases confidence
Assists safe return to work and activities
HELPS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BBPV)
- Vestibular Neuritis
- Labyrinthitis
- Vestibular Migraine
- Travel Sickness
- Falls
- Ischaemic Vertigo
- Meniere’s Disease
- Acoustic neuroma
- Ototoxicity
WHAT THE TREATMENT INVOLVES
The first visit may last up to 60 minutes and will include:
Balance and movement analysis
Hands-on treatment specific to your condition, including
The Epley Manoeuvre, The Semont Manoeuvre and The Reverse Epley.
A FULL MEDICAL HISTORY EVALUATION, INCLUDING SYMPTOM FREQUENCY, IMPACT, INTENSITY AND TRIGGERS
AN INDIVIDUALISED VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION PROGRAMME OF SPECIFIC EXERCISES
EXAMINATION OF THE MUSCLES AND JOINTS THAT MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR SYMPTOMS
DISCUSSION REGARDING SELF-MANAGEMENT AND FUTURE TREATMENTS
SPECIFIC TESTS FOR THE EARS AND EYES TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF YOUR SYMPTOMS
REFERRAL TO OTHER SPECIALTIES IF REQUIRED