Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular Rehabilitation in Great Glen, Leicestershire
If you feel unsteady, lightheaded or as though the room is spinning, you may be suffering from a vestibular disorder. At Byron Health, our specialist team provide targeted assessment and treatment to help you regain your balance and confidence.
Understanding Vertigo and Balance
Sometimes, these crystals can become dislodged and move into the wrong part of the ear. This sends false signals to your brain, causing intense dizziness or the sensation that the world is spinning around you. This condition is known as BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo).
Common triggers include:
- A bump or knock to the head.
- Hormonal changes (specifically during perimenopause or menopause).
- Inner ear infections.
- Prolonged bed rest.
- Unknown causes (idiopathic).
Conditions We Treat
- BPPV: The most common cause of positional vertigo.
- Post-Concussion Syndrome: Dizziness following a head injury.
- Labyrinthitis & Vestibular Neuritis: Inflammation of the inner ear.
- General Imbalance: Feeling unsteady on your feet or struggling with coordination.
- Visual Vertigo: Dizziness triggered by busy environments or screens.
Your Road to Recovery
1. Detailed Assessment
Will or Urvi will perform a thorough evaluation of your eye movements and balance reflexes. We use specific diagnostic tests (such as the Dix-Hallpike test) to identify exactly which ear canal is affected.
2. Repositioning Manoeuvres
If you have BPPV, we use specific head movements to guide the crystals back to their correct position. You may have heard of the Epley Manoeuvre, the Semont Manoeuvre or the BBQ Roll. These are gentle, hands-on techniques performed by your therapist on the treatment bed.
3. Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)
For conditions other than BPPV, or to prevent recurrence, we design a bespoke exercise programme. This may include:
- Gaze Stability Exercises: Teaching your eyes to stay focused while your head moves.
- Balance Training: Strengthening your core, hips and ankles to improve stability.
- Habituation Exercises: Gradually exposing you to movements that cause dizziness to desensitise the brain.
Meet Your Specialists
Will Garvey – Chartered Physiotherapist BSc (Hons), MSc, MCSP, HCPC Registered
With a background in professional sport (Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Loughborough Lightning), Will is an expert in diagnosing complex physical issues. He looks beyond the ear to assess how your neck, eyes and overall stability contribute to your symptoms.
Urvi combines sports therapy with osteopathic principles. She takes a patient-centred approach, ensuring you feel safe and supported during treatment. Her focus is on restoring your functional mobility so you can get back to daily tasks without fear of falling.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will the treatment make me dizzy?
Can I drive to my appointment?
Do I need a doctor's referral?
If you’re suffering with any of the above, or other symptoms that you think we might be able to help with, talk to us today.
If you’re confident we can help you can book online or give us a call to arrange an appointment.
If you’d like to talk to one of the team then give us a call or drop us an email.
If you’re not sure about whether we can help you and would like some advice from the experts, come and see us today for a Free Consultation. Here you will have the opportunity to talk to us about your symptoms and come away with a clear plan of either how we can help, or if we can’t, we will sign post you the best specialists for you.