Area involved · Vertigo and dizziness
3D anatomical model: Male Full Body Ecorche by Diego Luján García, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (colours changed).
What is it
Vertigo and dizziness can have many causes. Some, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, respond very well to specific manoeuvres and vestibular rehabilitation.
What can cause it
- Displaced otoconia (BPPV)
- Vestibular deficits after neuritis
- Cervical components
- Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness
How we treat it
- Positional tests and vestibular assessment
- Repositioning manoeuvres when indicated
- Vestibular adaptation and habituation exercises
What to expect
BPPV often improves in a few sessions; other disorders require a programme of several weeks.
How to prevent it
- Stay active
- Don't avoid the movements that bother you, with guidance
Do I need rehabilitation?
Recommended after a medical assessment. Vertigo with speech or vision problems or loss of strength requires urgent medical attention.
This page is for information only and does not replace an individual clinical assessment.