Dizziness and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Vertigo is described as a sense of spinning. BPPV is the most common diagnosis and is very treatable.

BPPV is the presence of otoconia (calcium carbonate deposits) that break loose and end up in a semi-circular canal in your inner ear (there are 3 of those canals). The vertigo is short-lived and intermittent and usually happens after a change in head position, such as lying down. Some patients report feeling dizzy as well. It also may cause an upset stomach, vomiting, a loss of balance or an unsteady feeling.

A vestibular physiotherapist can diagnose and treat this. We are also able to identify any other system that are malfunctioning as a compensation.

Dizziness is described as a sense of altered movement that is not a spinning sensation. There are many causes to this. Some are acute while others have become chronic conditions. We can assess you at any stage of their progression.

How we help

Severe and acute vertigo can be caused by a variety of things including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, which is characterised by sudden and severe vertigo when the head is moved. It is linked to disruption in function of the inner ear. Other causes may include cervicogenic dizziness, neuronitis, labyrinthitis, vestibular migraines etc.

More chronic forms of dizziness include PPPD (which is the 2^nd most common diagnosis Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness). Patients can lead a successful and rewarding life as well as a good quality of life, once they start the journey of rehabilitation.

The highly dedicated team at North Kincumber Physiotherapy are skilled and experienced in Dizziness and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Visit us now for assessment and treatment of your BPPV or dizziness.

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