Vestibular Physiotherapy
Vestibular physiotherapy helps treat dizziness and balance disorders caused by the dysfunction of the vestibular system.
Found inside the inner ear, the vestibular system detects head movements in space. It plays a crucial role in maintaining balance and coordination.
What is the Vestibular System?
What Happens During a Vestibular System Injury?
An injury to the vestibular system can result in dizziness, balance problems and visual disturbances. These issues can also be accompanied by neurovegetative symptoms such as nausea, sweating, fatigue, anxiety, etc.
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
Labyrinthitis
Meniere's Disease
Neuritis
Perilymphatic Fistula
Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction
Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion)
PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness)
What Conditions can Disrupt the Vestibular System?
How can physiotherapy help me?
A physiotherapist will guide you through exercises, therapeutic maneuvers, and personalized advice aimed at restoring the function of the vestibular system. This may include habituation exercises, visual stabilization, balance training, and head movement exercises. The goal is to help you regain function and improve your quality of life.
Is vestibular physiotherapy right for me?
If you suffer from dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, loss of balance, sensitivity to position changes, fear of falling, a sensation of a light head, fatigue, or vision problems, vestibular physiotherapy could help.
It is suitable for people of all ages, regardless of physical condition. Feel free to contact us for more information.