Vertigo & Dizziness
Regain Your Balance and Overcome Dizziness with Physiotherapy
Feeling dizzy or unsteady can disrupt your daily activities and affect your quality of life. Whether it’s a fleeting sensation or persistent vertigo, these symptoms often stem from inner ear imbalances or neurological conditions. Physiotherapy offers effective, non-invasive treatments to help restore balance and alleviate discomfort.
Understanding Vertigo and Dizziness
While dizziness is a general term for feeling lightheaded or unsteady, vertigo is a specific condition where you experience a spinning sensation—even when stationary. Both can be caused by various factors, from inner ear issues to migraines and neurological conditions.
Common Causes of Dizziness and Vertigo
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Tiny calcium deposits in the inner ear become dislodged, causing sudden vertigo.
Meniere’s Disease: Fluid buildup in the inner ear leading to episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
Vestibular Neuritis: Inflammation of the inner ear, often caused by viral infections, disrupting balance.
Migraines: Some individuals experience vertigo episodes associated with migraine attacks.
Post-Stroke Effects: Neurological damage from a stroke can affect coordination and balance.
Orthostatic Hypotension: Sudden drops in blood pressure when standing up can cause dizziness.
Symptoms Associated with Dizziness and Vertigo
- Sensation of spinning or rocking
- Loss of balance and coordination
- Blurred or double vision
- Nausea and vomiting
- Difficulty focusing or maintaining alertness
- Unsteadiness when walking
How Physiotherapy Helps Treat Vertigo and Dizziness
Physiotherapy focuses on vestibular rehabilitation, a specialized therapy designed to address inner ear and balance-related disorders.
Our experienced physiotherapists create personalized treatment plans based on your specific condition.
Vestibular Rehabilitation Techniques
Epley Maneuver: A guided movement technique to reposition dislodged calcium crystals in BPPV patients.
Balance and Coordination Exercises: Designed to retrain your brain to process balance signals correctly.
Gaze Stabilization Therapy: Helps improve visual focus and reduce dizziness-related disorientation.
Postural Training: Strengthening exercises to improve overall stability and prevent falls.
Lifestyle and Movement Education: Learning safe movement techniques to minimize vertigo episodes.
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