Clinical Overview & Approach
Vertigo, dizziness, and unsteadiness can be debilitating, often leading to anxiety, nausea, and a high risk of dangerous falls. The vestibular system in your inner ear works closely with your eyes and brain to maintain balance. At PhysioAid Caregroup, our vestibular physiotherapists use precise clinical diagnostic tests and repositioning techniques to correct inner ear canal crystals and recalibrate your balance system.
Common Conditions & Symptoms We Assess
Our experienced physiotherapists provide comprehensive assessment and evidence-based treatment for:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV - Spinning sensation on head movement)
- Vestibular Neuritis & Labyrinthitis
- Unsteady Gait & Balance Impairments
- Dizziness Following Concussion or Head Trauma
- Motion Sensitivity & Visual Vertigo
- Age-Related Balance Decline & Falls Prevention
- Cervicogenic Dizziness (Dizziness originating from neck stiffness)
Our Treatment & Recovery Process
We structure care around a progressive, patient-centered clinical pathway tailored to your physical recovery:
Comprehensive Oculomotor & Vestibular Testing
We perform Dix-Hallpike tests, visual tracking assessments, and balance plate evaluations to pinpoint the exact cause of your dizziness.
Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers (Epley Maneuver)
For BPPV, gentle head repositioning maneuvers safely clear displaced microscopic calcium crystals from the inner ear canals — often providing dramatic immediate relief.
Gaze Stability (VOR) & Habituation Exercises
Retraining your brain and eyes to adapt to head movements and reduce visual motion sensitivity.
Dynamic Balance & Falls Prevention Training
Challenging your balance system safely with dual-tasking exercises to restore confident, steady walking in the community.
Funding, Rebates & Health Insurance
PhysioAid Caregroup is an accredited provider across all major Australian healthcare funding programs. Eligible patients can access Medicare Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) bulk billing with a valid GP referral, NDIS in-home and clinic-based therapy for self-managed and plan-managed participants, WorkCover Victoria rehabilitation for approved workplace claims, TAC coverage for road transport injuries, and on-the-spot private health insurance claiming through HICAPS.
