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.

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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.

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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)