Feeling Dizzy? Here’s How Vestibular Physiotherapy Can Help
Have you ever felt like the room is spinning, or had trouble maintaining your balance when you stand or walk? You’re not alone. Dizziness and balance issues are common complaints – and they’re not always just “in your head.” Often, they stem from problems within the vestibular system, which is located in the inner ear and plays a crucial role in keeping you balanced and oriented.
The good news? Physiotherapy can help. More specifically, vestibular physiotherapy is a specialised area that focuses on assessing and treating dizziness, vertigo, and balance dysfunction.
What Is Vestibular Physiotherapy?
Vestibular physiotherapy involves a thorough assessment and treatment of disorders affecting the inner ear and brain that control balance and eye movements. Common conditions we help manage include:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis
- Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD)
- Vestibular Migraine
- Concussion-related dizziness
- Meniere’s disease
- Age-related balance decline
At our clinics in Capalaba and Underwood, our experienced physiotherapists will assess your symptoms in detail and determine what’s causing your dizziness or imbalance.
How Can Physiotherapy Help?
Once the root cause of your dizziness is identified, treatment may include:
Canal Repositioning Manoeuvres
For BPPV (a condition where tiny crystals in the inner ear become dislodged), specific head movements – like the Epley manoeuvre – can reposition these crystals, often resolving symptoms within a few sessions.
Balance Retraining
If your balance has been affected, we design a tailored program to improve your stability, coordination, and confidence. These are progressed gradually and matched to your lifestyle and goals.
Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises
We use exercises to retrain your brain to adapt to the changes in your vestibular system. These often involve head/eye coordination, walking drills, and visual tracking.
Education and Self-Management
We’ll help you understand your condition, triggers, and what to do to manage flare-ups. Knowledge = power.
When Should You See a Vestibular Physio?
You should consider booking in if you’re experiencing:
- A sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning (vertigo)
- Unsteadiness or imbalance
- Nausea or light-headedness with movement
- Trouble focusing or “foggy” vision when turning your head
- A history of falls or fear of falling
- Dizziness that hasn’t resolved on its own
The earlier you seek help, the better your recovery usually is.
Local Help in Capalaba, Bulimba (coming soon) and Underwood
At Motion Health Rehab, our clinics in Capalaba and Underwood offer expert vestibular physiotherapy services. We regularly help people experiencing dizziness regain their balance and return to daily life with confidence.
We work closely with GPs, ENTs, and neurologists in the Brisbane South and Redlands areas to make sure you get the best care possible.
If dizziness or vertigo is impacting your life, don’t wait. Let’s help you feel steady again.
