Vestibular Rehab
Vestibular Physiotherapy Assessment & Rehab
Vestibular physiotherapy involves exercises that help you manage dizziness and balance issues (imbalance).
Vestibular physiotherapy is a specialist area that helps manage disorders of the vestibular system such as BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, post concussion syndrome and Labrynthitis (inner ear infection that affects your balance).
Your vestibular system is what helps you maintain your balance and is located in the inner ear. When there are issues with the vestibular system the following symptoms may occur:
- Vertigo or the sensation of spinning
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Reduced balance / risk of falls
- Motion sensitivity
Have you been feeling dizzy recently? Or like you, or the world around you, is spinning?
So what is your vestibular system?
Your vestibular system is the part of the body that helps us to keep our balance and feel orientated. It processes information from your inner ear, visual input from your eyes, and sensory feedback from your joints, muscles, tendons, and skin.
Vestibular rehabilitation led by a physiotherapist could help you find ways to manage or reduce your symptoms of dizziness and vertigo and get you back to the things you enjoy!
Libby, one of the Senior Physiotherapists has had specialist training in Vestibular assessment and treatment. She can take you through a full and thorough assessment that will involve testing your balance and various eye and head movements. Often, dysfunction of the vestibular system can improve with physiotherapy treatment including specialist maneuvers, as well as various exercises to improve your gaze stability, balance and your body / spatial awareness.
If you think you might have an issue with your vestibular system, or want to chat to our vestibular physiotherapist for advice then please give us a call on 020 3645 1490.