Vestibular Rehabilitation
Our physiotherapists are expertly trained to assess, treat and diagnose vestibular conditions. We use Vesticam2 Infrared Video Goggles to record patient eye movements, facilitating clinical vestibular tests to efficiently assess and manage dizziness, vertigo and balance problems.
Comprehensive Assessment
At Bespoke Physiotherapy your experienced vestibular physiotherapist will take time to understand your history, symptoms and goals. They will conduct a comprehensive assessment performing specific diagnostic tests which may include video-oculography, measures of dizziness, reviewing eye movements, a balance assessment and reviewing functional abilities. At the end of your assessment, your therapist will endeavour to provide you will an accurate diagnosis which is then used to develop a successful treatment plan. An initial assessment usually takes one to one and a half hours depending on your pre appointment screening. We encourage you to bring a support person with you and welcome any questions that they may have.
Balance is something many people take for granted. Suffering from vestibular dysfunction such as decreased balance, dizziness or vertigo can be really scary and can provoke anxiety or stress. Our physiotherapists allow time in your consultation to educate you about the vestibular system and the symptoms that you are experiencing, as well as using evidence-based treatment techniques that include vestibular rehabilitation exercises, sensory integration work through facilitated exercises, and soft tissue work for those with neck discomfort and stiffness often associated with vestibular dysfunction. They may provide you with techniques that you can perform at home when experiencing symptoms as well as a home-exercise program.
Our Vestibular Physiotherapists work with you to improve your body awareness, minimise vestibular symptoms, and to treat secondary problems, such as visual fixation, or neck and thoracic stiffness.
Balance and Mobility Groups
At Bespoke we also offer Balance and Mobility classes in a small group setting. This group is especially helpful if you have on-going balance difficulties. Classes are specifically designed to improve balance in a safe and controlled environment and addresses anxieties that are often associated with vestibular dysfunction.
