Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialised type of physiotherapy aimed at treating patients experiencing vertigo, dizziness, nausea, and loss of balance. This treatment method utilises exercise-based interventions proven to promote central nervous system compensation for balance disorders.
Understanding Balance
Maintaining balance relies on sensory input from various sources, including the balance organs in the inner ears, vision, sensors on the soles of the feet, and joints. These sensors transmit information about head and body position to the brain’s balance centers, crucial for equilibrium. Disruption in this information flow can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and imbalance, although typically not life-threatening
Common Causes of Imbalance and Dizziness:
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- Ménière’s disease
- Vestibular neuritis (labyrinthitis)
- Acoustic neuroma
- Migraine-related balance disorders
- Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)
- Age-related changes
- Head injuries
How We Can Help:
At Southbourne, our team will conduct thorough assessments to identify the root cause of your symptoms. Based on this assessment, a customised program of balance exercises is devised to alleviate your symptoms. Treatment may also include dietary and lifestyle advice, with specific interventions like the Epley’s maneuver for BPPV.
