What is Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular rehabilitation is a customised patient oriented physiotherapy programme. It is aimed at reducing dizziness and imbalance by facilitating central nervous system compensation, strengthening and mobilising of the muscular-skeletal system. It benefits patients who suffer from vertigo/dizziness due to varied and diverse causes.
Common conditions treated in Clinic
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Vertigo
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Dizziness
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BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
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Meniere's Disease
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Unilateral/Bilateral Vestibular Dysfunction
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Balance/Mobility problems
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Vestibular Neuritis
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Unsteadiness
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Labyrinthitis
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Peripheral Vestibular disorder
The Physiotherapy programme may include some of the following :
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Balance Training
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Gait Analysis and re-education
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Modified Cawthorne Cooksey exercises
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Cervical Spine assessment
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Joint Mobilisation/Manual therapy
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Balance/Mobility problems
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Assessment/Provision of walking aid
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Relaxation/Breathing techniques
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Cognitive behavioural skills management
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Home exercise programme
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Assessment of ADL (activities of daily living)
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Management of Anxiety and Avoidance behaviours
Please call the Clinic to discuss any aspects of rehabilitation for your particular condition