Vestibular rehabilitation
Exercise therapy for dizziness and balance problems
Vestibular rehabilitation is a form of exercise therapy for people with dizziness and balance complaints. Treatment focuses on improving balance, stability, gaze stabilisation, and confidence in movement.
Make an appointmentWhat is vestibular rehabilitation?
Vestibular rehabilitation is a form of exercise therapy for people with dizziness and balance problems.
It addresses the coordination between the vestibular organ, the eyes, the muscles, and the brain.
Balance
Improving stability
Exercises focused on improving balance and stability during standing and movement.
Gaze stabilisation
Clear vision during movement
Training the coordination between the vestibular organ and the eyes for stable vision.
Vestibular compensation
The brain learns to adapt
The body and brain learn to cope with changed information from the balance system.
When is vestibular rehabilitation applied?
Vestibular rehabilitation can be applied for various complaints and conditions, such as vestibular hypofunction, vestibular neuritis, residual symptoms after a vestibular condition, and PPPD.
It can also be helpful for instability while walking, movement sensitivity, blurred vision during movement, and balance problems after surgery.
Not everyone receives the same exercise program. Treatment is always tailored to the symptoms and assessment findings.
What does vestibular rehabilitation involve?
Treatment consists of targeted exercises. These can focus on stabilising vision, reducing movement sensitivity, improving balance, and increasing confidence in movement.
Components may include gaze stabilisation exercises, habituation exercises, balance training, gait training, exercises with head movements, and exercises in visually busy environments.
Exercises are built up step by step. The goal is not to avoid symptoms, but to train the balance system in a controlled way.
What is the goal of vestibular rehabilitation?
The goal of vestibular rehabilitation is to improve functioning in daily life.
This means feeling more stable, being able to move better, becoming less sensitive to head movements, and gaining more confidence in walking and daily activities.
Recovery is usually gradual. Some people improve quickly, while others need a longer period to retrain the balance system.
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Unsure whether vestibular rehabilitation could help you? An initial assessment can help determine which treatment is most appropriate.