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Vestibular rehabilitation content — BPPV maneuvers, vestibular hypofunction, balance and gaze stability training.
The vestibular system in your inner ear helps you balance and keep your vision steady when you move. When it isn't working properly, it can cause dizziness, vertigo (a spinning sensation), unsteadiness, and nausea — symptoms that can be frightening but are often very treatable.
Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialised area of physiotherapy that uses specific exercises and repositioning techniques to reduce dizziness and rebuild balance and confidence. In this section you'll find evidence-based guidance on assessing and treating common vestibular problems — including BPPV, vestibular hypofunction, and balance and gaze-stability training — written for clinicians and clear enough for patients to understand their recovery.
Learn how to diagnose the common posterior-canal variant of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) by means of the Dix-Hallpike test and its treatment with the Epley maneuver, set out sequentially, together with the supporting evidence and the relevant safety considerations.
