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VERTIGO

Physio on Wheels provides quality Physiotherapy care for Vertigo sufferers to the local areas of Warner, Bray Park, Brendale & Cashmere.
Dizziness affects around 15% of People

The Impact

The impact of having a dizziness and balance problem can be annoying but not severe or can be debilitating, making it difficult to walk, drive, work, and even enjoy life. Often leading to feelings of frustration, loss of confidence, anxiety and depression.

 

The Vestibular System

The vestibular system of the inner ear is made of five sensory organs (see diagram): three semi-circular canals; and two otolith organs. The purpose of the vestibular system is to monitor the position and motion of your head in space. The semi-circular canals are responsible for detecting rotation, for example when you nod or shake your head. The otolith organs are responsible for detecting motion along a line, for example when your car stops suddenly, or when you lean to one side. The inner ear structures send signals into areas of the brain, which subsequently are involved in co-ordinating movements of your eyes and your head, and in maintaining balance.

Vestibular disorders

There are a range of disorders that commonly interfere with the functioning of the vestibular system and which can result in the types of symptoms described previously. These include:
  • Vestibular neuronitis (a viral infection of the inner ear);
  • Acoustic neuroma (a benign tumour which grows along the course of the vestibular nerve);
  • Menieres Disease (a fluctuating disorder which involves the build-up of fluid in the inner ear);
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) (a disorder caused by debris freely floating in the fluid of the inner ear);
  • Otoxicity (an adverse reaction of inner ear structures to certain medications);
  • Vestibular migraine (a variant of classic migraine where the main symptom is of dizziness rather than headache);
  • Stroke (an interference with the blood supply to the inner ear and vestibular areas within the brain); and
  • Trauma (motor vehicle accidents, significant falls)

These are only a few examples of common disorders involving the vestibular system.

Symptoms

There are a variety of symptoms associated with disorders of the vestibular system. These include:
  • dizziness;
  • vertigo (an illusion of motion);
  • blurred vision;
  • nausea;
  • impaired balance;
  • unsteady walking;
  • reduced concentration; and
  • increased fatigue.

These types of symptoms may subsequently lead to other problems, such as loss of confidence, frequent falls, work-related issues, headaches, difficulties with driving, depression and feelings of significant anxiety and fear.

Treatment

At Physio on Wheels our physiotherapists can use Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) to treat your dizziness, balance or vertigo issues.

Please call us on 07 3419 4796 to arrange your comprehensive vertigo assessment and begin your journey towards living a life without dizziness! We look forward to hearing from you!

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  • One on One Treatment
  • No wait times
  • No travelling
  • Appointments to suit your desired times including late evenings or weekends.
  • Latest equipment with evidence-based care provided by Post graduate qualified Physio & EP.
  • Male & Female Physio available

Private patients – No referral is necessary.

NDIS – No referral necessary.

DVA/Medicare or work injury clients do need a referral from a GP to be covered.

We Bulk Bill DVA + Workcover, CTP clients.

We cover a large portion of North Brisbane – Call us on 0447 664 941 to find out if we can help.

Please use the contact us form on our website and one of our team members will call you within in 24 hours to discuss your needs, alternatively please call us on 0447 664 941 to make a booking with one of our Physio’s or EP’s.

At Physio on wheels, our team carries all the necessary equipment which may be needed to provide a comprehensive service to you in thew comfort of your own home.

Light, comfortable clothing

Our physiotherapist will do a comprehensive assessment and treatment during the session. The treatment at home may include massage, joint mobilisation, Exercise prescription followed by a detailed home based exercise program.

Either before or after consultation.

Cash, credit card are accepted. For NDIS, Workcover or DVA clients our team processes the invoice which is then sent directly to your plan manager or case officer.

No, you will have to claim online once an invoice has been paid. Mobile terminals are not supported by health funds.

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