VESTIBULAR PHYSIOTHERAPY

What is vestibular physiotherapy?

Vestibular Physiotherapy is a specialised area of physiotherapy which is focused on assessment and treatment for dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance.

Vestibular physiotherapy Bendigo

At HeadFirst Physio, we aim to diagnose the underlying cause of your vertigo / dizziness / imbalance, using thorough assessment and the best available resources (e.g. infrared goggles).

Common symptoms in vestibular conditions include:

  • Dizziness

  • Vertigo (sometimes a spinning sensation)

  • Nausea and sometimes vomiting

  • Light-headedness

  • Imbalance, feeling unsteady or having falls or near-falls

  • Headaches

  • Motion sensitivity (feeling unwell in the car or with other movement)

  • Worry and anxiety

These symptoms are often caused by problems with the inner ear (vestibular system), the nerve supplying this structure (vestibular nerve), or the central nervous system processing components (brain and brainstem).

Common conditions which we can help with include: 

  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

  • Vestibular migraine

  • Vestibular neuritis/labyrinthitis 

  • Meniere’s disease 

  • Persistent Perceptual Postural Dizziness (PPPD) 

  • Imbalance and falls

Treatment will be individualised, and can include vestibular rehabilitation. Vestibular rehabilitation involves exercises (including a focus on balance exercises), education (empowering you with the knowledge and skills to manage symptoms), and can include repositioning maneuvers (such as the Epley).