Vestibular rehabilitation physiotherapy is a care approach that may help individuals experiencing dizziness, balance issues, or symptoms related to inner ear disorders. The vestibular system plays a key role in controlling balance, spatial orientation, and coordination. When it isn’t functioning as expected, people may experience sensations like spinning, unsteadiness, or difficulty with movement. Vestibular rehabilitation focuses on exercises and strategies that aim to improve balance, reduce dizziness, and support safer movement.

This type of physiotherapy often begins with an assessment to understand what triggers the symptoms and how they are affecting daily life. The care plan may include specific exercises to train the brain and body to better interpret signals from the inner ear, eyes, and muscles. These activities are introduced gradually, depending on how the person responds to movement and positional changes.

Common conditions that may benefit from vestibular rehabilitation include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, or balance challenges related to age or injury. Exercises may involve eye and head coordination, walking patterns, or balance tasks that are designed to retrain the body’s responses and build stability over time.

In addition to improving physical balance, therapy may help reduce the fear or anxiety that often accompanies dizziness or unsteadiness. As confidence grows with guided movement, individuals may feel more comfortable navigating daily environments and tasks that were once difficult.

Vestibular physiotherapy may also offer techniques to help manage symptoms in busy or visually stimulating settings, such as grocery stores or crowded areas. These strategies can make everyday activities feel more achievable and safe, even when the body is still adjusting to changes in balance.

At Momentum Physiotherapy, we support individuals experiencing vestibular symptoms with care that focuses on comfort, function, and safe movement.