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Vestibular rehabilitation ( Vertigo )
What is vestibular rehabilitation therapy?
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy is a proven and effective exercise based program. It improves the symptoms of dizziness, vertigo and unsteadiness resulting from inner ear conditions such as:
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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
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Vestibular neuronitis or labyrinthitis
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Post acoustic neuroma removal
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Vestibular migraine
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Trauma.
If your symptoms are provoked or aggravated by movement or positional changes, or you have problems with balance or unsteadiness while walking, a doctor or Audiologist can refer you for an initial assessment with a physiotherapist.
What happens in a session?
The initial assessment will take about 45 mins. If it is appropriate you will be given an exercise program that you can do at home. These exercises are individually tailored to your balance symptoms. Generally the program takes between 10-15 minutes to do and consists of balance and walking exercises as well as desensitizing exercises to reduce the dizzy feelings you may get with particular movements. The daily program can be done up to three times per day for maximum benefit.
What are the likely outcomes?
Vestibular rehabilitation has been shown to be effective in reducing dizzy symptoms with movement, improving balance, walking more steadily, reducing the risk of falls and improving confidence and endurance. It can help you get back to normal everyday activities like maintaining balance in the shower, walking, sport, or housework. It can also help to reduce fatigue and increase independence.
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