There are many causes of dizziness which are amenable to Physiotherapy treatment. In fact certain physical manoeuvres and vestibular rehabilitation are much more effective than medicines for certain conditions*. The range of disorders that we treat include:

  • BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)
    • this is the most common cause of vertigo
  • Vestibular hypo function
    • neuronitis/labrynthitis, acoustic neuroma,
    • following ENT surgery, neuro-surgery
  • Vestibular migraine
  • Post-traumatic vertigo and post-concussive dizziness
  • Motion Sensitivity
  • Cervicogenic dizziness
  • Persistent posturo perceptual dizziness

Assessment will include:

  • Screening for concerning causes of dizziness and causes that are more effectively managed by someone else
  • Infra-red video goggle assessment of eye movement
  • Functional balance assessment
  • Management appropriate for your presenting symptoms

* McDonnell MN, Hillier SL. Vestibular rehabilitation for unilateral peripheral vestibular dysfunction. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD005397. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005397.pub4