Vertigo is a physical sensation that everything around you is spinning, making you feel unsteady or off-balance. A bout can last a few seconds up to a few minutes. In severe cases it can go on much longer. You may feel light-headed and/or experience a concurrent humming, buzzing or ringing in your ears.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common type of vertigo which is triggered by certain head movements. People with BPPV will complain of the world spinning when laying down in bed; looking up quickly; or crossing the road. These symptoms will typically only last for about 1 minute. BPPV is treatable in 1-4 sessions of physiotherapy.
Dizziness is most often caused by a disorder of the inner ear. The vestibular system is located here and is responsible for regulating balance and orientation. The vestibular system can become disturbed through age, injury or disease, and this can lead to issues with balance and dizziness. As well as vertigo, ou may experience symptoms such as:
Other causes include: side-effect of medications, migraine, neck dysfunction, concussion, post-ablative surgery, or – on rare occasions – more serious issues such as a brain or heart problem.
Dizziness is common, and 4 in 10 people will experience dizziness in their lifetime. Causes vary, so it is important to seek advice from an appropriate medical professional for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
You do not need a doctor’s referral to attend.
If your symptoms have worsened recently, we suggest that you attend your GP or other specialist first before attending vestibular rehabilitation.
Vertigo rehabilitation specialist Rachel will listen to your case history and conduct a thorough assessment using specific vestibular rehabilitation techniques. Together, you will create a management plan, which may involve a combination of the following; manual therapy, exercise therapy, a home exercise plan, education and advice.
True BPPV vertigo is treatable in 1-4 sessions of physiotherapy. For people with other unilateral, peripheral vestibular issues, progress can take around 2 months.
The fee for the initial assessment (1 hour) is €150.00. Follow-up sessions are €75.
You can book an appointment quickly and easily using our online booking system. You are also very welcome to contact our Reception team by ringing 061-201444 or emailing info@midwestphysio.ie.
Patients attending this service are advised not to drive; we kindly ask that you arrange for someone to drive you to/from your appointment.
Yes, if you have a private health insurance policy, you may be able to claim back some of your physiotherapy costs. Policies vary in this regard, so you may wish to contact your health insurance provider for clarification prior to your treatment. If you are paying income tax you may also be able to claim physiotherapy as a medical expense through your tax return (formerly known as Med 1).
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has an excellent section on their website covering vestibular rehabilitation; click here to read.
Likewise, the ACPIVR and VEDA are two reputable websites created by specialist clinicians and have very good patient resources.
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