What can I expect with Vestibular Physiotherapy?

Your first appointment will include an advanced assessment of your vestibular system and a thorough health history to determine the most likely cause of your symtoms. Following this diagnosis, your physiotherapist will take the time to provide education regarding your diagnosis and create and explain a treatment plan that is best suited to help with your condition. 

Most treatment plans related to vestibular symptoms include specialised exercises (as appropriate), specific manual therapies, and education on the best at home things you can do to help manage your symptoms.

Symptoms of a Vestibular Disorder

• Dizziness
• Balance and spatial disorientation (imbalance, stumbling, difficulty walking straight, difficulty with coordination, difficulties maintaining posture, head tilting to one side, difficulty walking in the dark, the need to hold onto something when standing and walking)
• Trouble focusing on objects with eyes
• Words appear to jump, float, or you may double or blurred vision
• Sensitivity to light and moving or flickering lights
• Poor depth perception
• Difficulty seeing in the dark
• Tinnitus (ringing, buzzing or other noises in the ear)
• Sensitivity to loud noises
• Headaches
• Motion sickness
• Ear pain
• Anxiety, panic and depression as a result of vestibular dysfunction