Vestibular and balance dysfunction
Expert assessment and rehabilitation for dizziness, vertigo and balance problems
Understanding vestibular and balance dysfunction
Vestibular dysfunction refers to problems in the inner ear or brain that affect balance and spatial orientation. People with vestibular issues commonly experience dizziness, vertigo (a spinning sensation), unsteadiness, nausea, or imbalance when moving or changing position.
Balance problems can significantly impact daily activities, confidence, and safety. Active Health Riverina provides thorough assessment and personalised vestibular physiotherapy to help reduce symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Common symptoms of vestibular dysfunction
Symptoms can vary between individuals but commonly include:
- Vertigo or spinning sensations
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Imbalance when standing or walking
- Nausea or motion sensitivity
- Difficulty with visual focus during movement
These symptoms can arise from inner ear conditions, head injury, age-related changes, or other vestibular system disorders.
How we assess your vestibular system
A detailed assessment is essential to determine the source of symptoms. Our vestibular evaluation may include:
- A thorough case history and symptom review
- Balance and gait screening
- Positional testing to identify vertigo triggers
- Visual and eye movement assessments
- Functional movement evaluation
This comprehensive approach helps pinpoint specific dysfunction and guide treatment planning.
Our treatment approach
Our vestibular physiotherapy focuses on evidence-based strategies that aim to reduce symptoms, improve balance and restore confidence in movement.
Vestibular rehabilitation exercises
Targeted exercises designed to improve balance, reduce dizziness, and retrain the vestibular system.
Canalith repositioning techniques
Specific techniques used to treat positional vertigo caused by displaced particles in the inner ear.
Gaze stabilisation training
Exercises to improve visual focus and reduce symptoms during head movement.
Functional balance training
Practical balance exercises aimed at improving stability and confidence during daily activities.
Supporting everyday life and prevention
Beyond symptom reduction, we help you develop strategies to manage balance challenges and prevent falls. This may include:
- Home exercise programs
- Education on safe movement strategies
- Advice on environmental supports at home or work
- Fall prevention planning
Our goal is to empower you with tools for better balance and confidence in everyday life.
Who can benefit
Vestibular and balance rehabilitation may benefit those experiencing:
- Persistent dizziness or vertigo
- Balance difficulty or unsteadiness
- Motion sensitivity
- After effects of head injury
- Age-related balance changes
Care is tailored to each individual’s symptoms and functional goals.
Our Practitioners with a special interest in vestibular and balance dysfunction
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