Vestibular Rehabilitation
At On Track Physiotherapy, we provide a specialised vestibular assessment followed by either manoeuvres or an evidence based rehabilitation program to help improve your dizziness, vertigo, and or unsteadiness.
Balance and Dizziness Recovery
‘Did you know that Vertigo and Dizziness affect more than 1/3 of people over the age of 50?’
Vestibular disorders stem from issues that affect an organ in your inner ear called the vestibular apparatus. As a result it affects the brain’s ability to process movement and spatial information, which can cause vertigo, nausea,vomiting, imbalance and falls.
Vertigo is often categorised as a type of dizziness that feels as though the room around you is spinning. People often experience anywhere from mild symptoms to severe symptoms that cause nausea and vomiting.
At On Track Physiotherapy, we start off with a thorough vestibular assessment to determine what is causing your symptoms. From there we can then tailor your treatment.
To understand more check out our blog post: https://ontrackphysiotherapy.com.au/treating-vestibular-disorders/
How can On Track Physiotherapy help?
Performing the correct Manouvres
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is a common vestibular disorder. While harmless, it can cause sudden vertigo, nausea, and vomiting, often making daily activities difficult.
BPPV happens when tiny crystals in the inner ear shift out of place. At On Track Physiotherapy, we can identify which canals are affected and use gentle manoeuvres to reposition the crystals, helping you feel steady and balanced again.
Gaze stability and Habituation exercises
Vestibular issues can affect eye and head coordination, causing dizziness, imbalance, and difficulty focusing. At On Track Physiotherapy, we use targeted exercises to improve visual stability, coordination, and spatial awareness.
These exercises help you manage symptoms and get back to everyday activities—like reading, driving, or moving through busy spaces—confidently and safely.
Balance exercises
Vestibular issues often affect balance, which can make daily life challenging and sometimes lead to reduced activity or feeling housebound. True recovery involves exercises that help your brain adapt and rebuild tolerance to everyday movements and environments.
At On Track Physiotherapy, we incorporate balance and functional exercises into your vestibular rehabilitation program, helping you improve stability, regain confidence, and return to the activities you enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vestibular Rehabilitation is a specialised form of physiotherapy aimed at treating balance disorders, dizziness, vertigo, and other issues related to the inner ear and vestibular system. It helps improve stability, coordination, and confidence in daily activities.
Anyone experiencing dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, motion sensitivity, or unsteadiness can benefit. It is commonly used for conditions such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, Ménière’s disease, concussion-related balance issues, and general age-related balance decline.
A session usually includes assessment of balance, posture, and eye-head coordination, followed by personalised exercises to improve stability, reduce dizziness, and retrain movement patterns. Hands-on techniques and home exercise programmes are often provided to support ongoing recovery.
Improvement depends on the condition, its severity, and individual response to therapy. Some clients notice changes within a few sessions, while others may require several weeks of consistent therapy to achieve optimal results.
Yes. By improving balance, coordination, and confidence, vestibular physiotherapy significantly reduces the risk of falls. Clients also learn strategies to manage dizziness and safely navigate daily activities, supporting long-term independence.
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