What Does a Vestibular Physiotherapist Do – And Why Should You See One?

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Jul 21
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Updated: 7 days ago

What Does a Vestibular Physiotherapist Do – And Why Should You See One?

Specialized Treatment for Dizziness, Vertigo, and Concussion Recovery.

If you’re struggling with dizziness, vertigo, or balance issues, vestibular physiotherapy can help you regain control. These symptoms often stem from disorders in the vestibular system, located in the inner ear and brain, which plays a crucial role in balance, spatial awareness, and eye coordination.

What Is Vestibular Physiotherapy?

Vestibular physiotherapy is a targeted treatment approach designed to address balance disorders, vertigo, and symptoms following concussions. It’s commonly used for conditions like:

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis
Post-concussion dizziness
Motion sensitivity and visual vertigo
Meniere’s disease
Chronic imbalance or unexplained dizziness

Through a combination of manual therapy and customized exercises, vestibular physiotherapy retrains your brain to process signals from your inner ear more effectively, improving balance, reducing dizziness, and restoring confidence in your movement.

What to Expect During Treatment

Your physiotherapist will complete a comprehensive one-on-one assessment, including:

Balance and gait analysis
Eye movement and positional testing
Evaluation of postural control
Review of your symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history

Your personalized treatment plan may include:

Canalith repositioning for BPPV
Gaze stabilization to improve visual focus
Balance retraining and habituation exercises
Education and home exercises for long-term support

Why Choose Our Clinic?

Our clinic offers expert care in concussion physiotherapy, vertigo physiotherapy treatment, and physiotherapy for balance disorders. Our licensed team has advanced training in vestibular and neurological rehabilitation and uses an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to help you: