Relief from dizziness
and balance disorders.
Dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems have specific causes — and they respond well to specific treatment. Our physiotherapists are trained in the assessment and management of vestibular conditions, helping you recover your balance, reduce dizziness, and return to daily life.
What is vestibular physiotherapy?
The vestibular system controls your sense of balance and spatial orientation. When it's disrupted — by a crystal displacement in the inner ear, an infection, a head injury, or other causes — you can experience dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness, or nausea. Vestibular physiotherapy uses targeted assessment and hands-on treatment to address the source of these symptoms directly.
What we can help with
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
The most common vestibular condition — caused by tiny calcium crystals displaced in the inner ear canals. Symptoms include sudden, brief spinning vertigo triggered by head movement such as rolling over in bed, looking up, or bending forward. BPPV responds very well to specific repositioning techniques and often resolves in 1–3 sessions.
Vestibular Migraine
A form of migraine where dizziness and vestibular symptoms are prominent — sometimes without headache. Can cause prolonged vertigo, unsteadiness, and sensitivity to motion. Management involves lifestyle strategies, graded vestibular rehabilitation, and coordination with your GP or neurologist.
3PD — Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness
A chronic dizziness condition characterised by persistent unsteadiness and hypersensitivity to visual motion — often following an initial vestibular event. 3PD responds to a structured vestibular rehabilitation program and graded exposure to triggering environments.
Post-Traumatic Dizziness
Dizziness and balance disturbance following a head injury, concussion, or whiplash. Often involves multiple contributing components — vestibular, cervical, and central — requiring thorough assessment and a targeted management approach.
Common questions
How do I know if my dizziness needs vestibular physiotherapy?
Vestibular physiotherapy is appropriate when dizziness changes with head movement, has persisted for weeks, is associated with unsteadiness, or follows a head injury or ear infection. If symptoms are sudden and severe, see your GP first to rule out cardiac or neurological causes.
How many sessions will I need?
BPPV typically resolves in 1–3 sessions. More complex conditions like 3PD or post-traumatic dizziness require a structured program of 6–10 sessions. Your physiotherapist will give you a realistic prognosis after your initial assessment.
Will treatment make my dizziness worse initially?
Some vestibular techniques temporarily provoke brief dizziness as part of the process — this is expected and not harmful. Your physiotherapist will explain exactly what to expect before any technique is applied.
Do I need a referral to see a vestibular physiotherapist?
No referral is needed to book. A GP referral may allow you to access Medicare rebates where eligible. If anything outside our scope is identified during assessment, we'll refer you to the appropriate specialist.
Ready to move better?
Whether you're dealing with a new injury, persistent pain, or want to return to sport — we're here to guide you every step of the way.