Vestibular rehabilitation

A chartered physiotherapist will assess your symptoms and review your medical history before carrying out a physical assessment.

The assessment will include all, or part, of the following areas:

• Balance and/or leg strength/flexibility
• Gait (how you walk)
• Visual stability and mobility
• Neck movements, neck and arm strength
• Positional testing

No, you do not need a referral for vestibular rehabilitation but please bring along any medical correspondence relating to your symptoms or condition.

Please obtain an authorisation code if you are using private medical insurance.

Initial appointment: £90.
Follow-up appointment: £50 (30 mins) or £70 (45 mins).

A chartered physiotherapist with experience in vestibular rehabilitation.

You may find it helpful to make a note of your symptoms and bring a list of your current medication. It would also be helpful to know any previous medical conditions you have had, including injuries or accidents to your head.

Your physiotherapist will develop a plan of care for you. This may include an exercise programme.

The goal of treatment is:

• to improve any deficits that were identified during the assessment.
• to improve your ability in activities of everyday living.
• to reduce your risk of falling.
• to improve your quality of life.

In many cases, vestibular rehabilitation is all that is needed. Other times, it will form part of a pre- or post-surgery treatment plan. Some people may be referred to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist or a neurologist for further assessment.

If BPPV is diagnosed, a canalith repositioning procedure (or Epley manoeuvre) may be performed, with your consent.

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Yes, a friend or family member may attend the appointment with you.

We advise that you have someone to take you home in case you experience dizziness that affects your ability to drive.