Neurological
Vertigo & Balance Problems
Dizziness and unsteadiness that respond to specific assessment and retraining.
About this condition
Dizziness has many causes and the right treatment depends entirely on which one applies. Some types respond dramatically to specific repositioning techniques; others need graded balance and gaze retraining.
Assessment always includes screening for causes that need medical referral first.
Common symptoms
- Spinning sensation with head movement or rolling over
- Unsteadiness when walking
- Blurred vision with head turns
- Nausea with position changes
- Fear of falling
Frequent contributors
- Inner ear disturbances
- Reduced balance strategies with age
- After a period of inactivity or illness
- Neurological causes requiring medical review
How physiotherapy typically helps
Careful assessment and medical screening
Repositioning techniques where indicated
Gaze stabilisation exercises
Graded balance retraining
Falls-prevention strategies
This page is general information. Information on this website is general in nature and is not a substitute for individual assessment, diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.
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