Vestibular Physiotherapy
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No one likes feeling dizzy
The vestibular system is the human sensory system that helps you move and balance. When you have vestibular issues, this can lead to dizziness or problems with stability, which can have a huge effect on your overall sense of wellbeing.
Specialist Vestibular Physiotherapy can help to relieve and control the symptoms of lots of different types of vestibular disorders.
What Vestibular Physio can help with:
- Dizziness and PPPD (persistent postural perceptual dizziness)
- Feeling that the room is spinning
- Inability to settle your eyes
- Balance problems
- Feeling out of sorts, lightheaded, or drunk on your feet
- Migraines and headaches including Cervicogenic headaches
- Meniere’s disease
- Vestibular Hypofunction
- Vertigo and BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)
- Labyrinthitis
- Recovery from concussion
- Resistance to being in crowds or busy places
Feeling dizzy is disconcerting and can make it hard to concentrate or lead your life normally. Dizziness can come over you all of a sudden, or may be prompted by actions such as rolling over in bed, changing positions, or simply by being in a crowded place.
If you’re noticing any of these symptoms, the first step to recovery is to see a trained professional as part of a Vestibular Physiotherapy Initial Assessment, also known as our dizzy clinic.
Please note that this specialist service is currently only available in our Ashley Cross clinic.
Assessment & diagnosis
During a Vestibular Physiotherapy Initial Assessment, one of our trained experts will help you to understand why you’re feeling dizzy or out of kilter, and will explain what can be done to help you.
You’ll receive a thorough assessment where our Specialist Physiotherapist will assess your neck, jaw, eye movement, balance, vestibular system, and gait.
This will help them to establish what is causing your vestibular distress and will inform their treatment plan.
Treatment & rehabilitation
Your physiotherapist will be able to recommend how many treatment sessions you require before you can be provided with a long term self-management strategy.
During these sessions, you’ll receive a range of target treatment that could include:
- Gentle hands-on techniques
- Epley manoeuvre for BPPV
- Exercises designed to help the vestibular system
- Lifestyle advice
Our physiotherapists will often work with a team of GPs, Neurologists and ENT Specialists to gain a holistic overview of your condition and help inform your personalised rehab plan.
If your vestibular disorder is related to issues with your jaw, you may also be referred to our TMJ Physio service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vestibular Physiotherapy?
Vestibular Physiotherapy is a specialised branch of physiotherapy that is used to treat conditions which cause symptoms of dizziness and balance issues.
How often should I do Vestibular Physiotherapy for balance issues?
This will vary depending on the condition being treatment. BPPV (Benigin paroxysmal Positional Vertifo) usually only requires one or two treatment sessions, whilst other conditions may take several months to get better, and require the patient to perform rehab exercises multiple times a day.
We’d recommend you book an Initial Assessment with a Specialist Vestibular Physiotherapist, who will help determine the cause of your symptoms and develop a targeted rehab plan.
Is Vestibular Physiotherapy available on the NHS?
Yes, you can access Vestibular Physio via the NHS.
Is Vestibular rehabilitation considered physiotherapy?
Yes. Vestibular rehabilitation is one of many specialised branches of physiotherapy. Like other forms of physiotherapy, it may involve a combination of treatments including various home exercises and hands-on techniques.
What type of training do Vestibular Physiotherapists have?
Physiotherapists typically train at university for four years. Standard physiotherapy degrees do not typically cover vestibular rehabilitation in much depth, but physiotherapists who specialise in vestibular conditions will undertake additional training to become qualified in this area.
Is Vestibular Physiotherapy safe?
Yes. If physio treatment does not help alleviate your symptoms, then further assessment by a neurologist or ENT specialist may be advised.
How much does Vestibular Physiotherapy cost?
View all our treatment costs here.
