What is Vestibular?
The Vestibular organ (or Vestibular Labyrinth) is a part of our inner-ear. It allows us to detect gravity, motion and head position, and plays important roles in balance, posture, spatial awareness and vision.
Signals from the Vestibular organ can trigger several important reflexes, and are also processed by the brain to allow us to function throughout the day.
Problems with the Vestibular organ, its nerve or the associated regions of the brain can cause dizziness, motion sickness, imbalance, and disorientation.
The Vestibular System
Vestibular Rehab
Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation Therapy (VBRT) is a specialised form of physical therapy aimed at addressing dizziness and balance related disorders - those of Vestibular origin as well as others.
Not sure if VBRT is right for you? Get in touch and we can arrange a brief talk with one of our clinicians to help point you in the right direction.
What conditions can benefit from VBRT?
Disorders of the inner-ear or its nerve, including:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ("Vertigo")
Meniere's Disease / Endolymphatic Hydrops
Vestibular Neuritis (Neuronitis) and Labyrinthitis
Age-related vestibular dysfunction
Vestibular Schwannoma / Acoustic Neuroma
Inner ear injuries or post-surgical dizziness
Disorders of Vestibular-related regions of the brain, including:
Migraine
Stroke
Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury
Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD / 3PD)
Neurodegenerative conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis
Non-vestibular forms of dizziness, including:
Cervicogenic (Neck-related) Dizziness
Visually-induced dizziness
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)