Vestibular & Vertigo Physiotherapy – Innaloo & Doubleview

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Dizziness, vertigo, or balance problems? Our vestibular physiotherapy can help you find clarity, stability, and confidence.

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Understanding Vestibular Conditions

The vestibular system in your inner ear plays a crucial role in balance and spatial awareness. When it isn’t working properly, you may experience:

Spinning sensations (vertigo)
Dizziness or light-headedness
Unsteadiness when walking
Nausea or visual disturbances

These symptoms can be distressing, frustrating, and sometimes even dangerous — especially if they increase your risk of falling.

How Vestibular Physiotherapy Can Help

Our physiotherapists are trained in assessing vestibular disorders and providing evidence-based treatment. Depending on your condition, your rehab plan may include:

Canalith repositioning techniques (e.g. for BPPV)
Balance and gait retraining to improve stability
Eye-head coordination exercises (gaze stabilisation)
Habituation exercises to reduce sensitivity to movement
Education and strategies for self-management

Common Conditions We Treat & Manage

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Vestibular hypofunction
Balance impairments in older adults
Post-concussion dizziness
Unexplained or persistent dizziness

Our Approach: Safety + Self-Management

We know vestibular symptoms can feel overwhelming. Our role is to guide you step by step with treatment that not only reduces symptoms but also teaches you strategies you can use at home.

✅ Clear, supportive explanations of what’s happening
✅ Tailored exercises to retrain your balance system
✅ Progressions as your confidence and stability improve
✅ Practical tips for daily activities and fall prevention

Why Choose Function Matters Physio?

Physiotherapists trained in vestibular rehabilitation
Individualised programs, never one-size-fits-all
Strong focus on education and self-management
Convenient Innaloo clinic, supporting Doubleview, Osborne Park, Scarborough, Woodlands & Karrinyup

FAQ — Vestibular & Vertigo Care (FxM)

Please reach us at admin@functionmattersphysio.com.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is the difference between vertigo and dizziness?

Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness where you feel a spinning or movement sensation, even when you are still. Dizziness is a broader term that can include light-headedness, imbalance, or disorientation. At FxM, we assess both to determine whether the cause is related to the inner ear, vestibular system, or other factors.

What is BPPV and can physiotherapy treat it?

BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is one of the most common causes of vertigo and is caused by small crystals in the inner ear becoming displaced. Physiotherapy, specifically vestibular rehabilitation, is highly effective in treating BPPV using repositioning techniques that help move these crystals back into place.

How does physiotherapy help with vertigo?

Vestibular physiotherapy helps retrain the balance system in your inner ear and brain. At Function Matters Physio, treatment may include repositioning manoeuvres (for BPPV), balance retraining exercises, and gaze stability training to reduce dizziness and improve confidence with movement.

Can physiotherapy help all types of dizziness?

Physiotherapy is most effective for vestibular-related dizziness, including BPPV and balance disorders. However, dizziness can also have neurological, cardiovascular, or medication-related causes. At FxM, we assess your symptoms carefully and refer you back to your GP or specialist if your presentation is not suitable for physiotherapy.

What is the difference between physiotherapy, chiropractic, and osteopathy for vertigo?

Physiotherapy focuses on diagnosing and treating vestibular system dysfunction through evidence-based assessment, repositioning techniques, and rehabilitation exercises.

Chiropractic care may use spinal adjustments, which are not typically first-line treatment for vestibular disorders unless there is an associated neck-related component.

Osteopathy may include manual therapy approaches that can help with neck-related dizziness or tension, but vestibular rehabilitation exercises are more directly targeted at inner ear balance dysfunction.

At Function Matters Physio, treatment is guided by vestibular assessment findings to ensure the most appropriate and effective approach is used.

How long does vertigo take to improve?

Many cases of BPPV improve within 1–2 treatment sessions once the correct repositioning technique is applied. Other vestibular conditions may take longer and require ongoing balance retraining. Recovery time depends on the underlying cause and severity of symptoms.

When should I see a physio for vertigo?

You should seek assessment if you experience:

Spinning sensations when moving your head
Dizziness when rolling in bed or looking up/down
Loss of balance or unsteadiness
Recurrent or unexplained dizziness

Early assessment often leads to faster and more effective treatment outcomes.