Physiotherapy helps dizziness or vertigo by using Vestibular Rehabilitation. This is a special treatment that helps patients who suffer from a range of illnesses linked to dizziness/vertigo and balance.
This will include specific exercises for you. These will include eye and head movements (e.g. eye tracking), balance exercises, specialised movements to reposition crystals in the inner ear (Epley Manoeuvre), education about your condition and advice on falls prevention (floor surfaces, slippy mats, footwear, glasses).
Manual therapy to loosen stiff neck joints can also help dizziness if the cause is from your neck. Physiotherapy exercises also help to loosen and strengthen your neck and so decrease dizziness. Physiotherapy balance exercises help dizziness if poor balance is the cause of your dizziness. Sometimes you may need further investigation with a GP, Audiologist or Specialist. I can refer you on if required.
