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. Our Specialist Physiotherapists are trained in Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT). This treatment is available at the David Lloyd Warrington clinic.
Benefits of Vestibular Physiotherapy
- Manage Pain
- 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
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s possible. Vestibular assessments and treatments are designed to gently challenge your balance system, so some people may feel a little dizzy or off-balance afterwards. This is completely normal and usually settles quickly.
This varies from person to person. Some patients feel absolutely fine to drive, while others may prefer not to. For your first appointment, we recommend arranging a lift or having a backup plan just in case.
Your clinician will take a detailed history of your symptoms and may carry out a series of tests to assess your balance, eye movements, and how your inner ear is functioning. This helps us understand the cause of your symptoms and guide treatment.
In many cases, yes. If appropriate, treatment may begin during your first session. This could include specific exercises or techniques tailored to your condition. However, this will always depend on your symptoms and clinical findings.
Treatment is highly individual but often includes targeted exercises to improve balance, reduce dizziness, and retrain your brain’s response to movement. Your physiotherapist will guide you through these and may give you exercises to continue at home.
Yes, this can happen. Some exercises are designed to provoke mild symptoms to help your system adapt. This is a normal part of the rehabilitation process, and your therapist will ensure everything is kept within a manageable level.
There’s no special preparation needed, but it’s helpful to wear comfortable clothing and bring details of your symptoms, medications, or any relevant medical history.
There’s no rush to leave after your session. You’re very welcome to stay with us for a short while until you feel ready to go. Your clinician will also check how you’re feeling before you leave and advise you accordingly.
This depends on your condition, how long you’ve had symptoms, and how your body responds to treatment. Some people improve quickly, while others may need a short course of sessions.
Accepted Insurance
We accept all major healthcare insurers, if you don’t see yours listed don’t worry, we may still be able to help, just get in touch and we’ll do what we can to help!