Vestibular rehabilitation 

 

Greenacre Physio provides specialist vestibular physiotherapy in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, supporting patients with dizziness, vertigo and balance problems.

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Led by an NHS Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist with experience in vestibular rehabilitation, we offer expert assessment and treatment for conditions affecting the inner ear and balance system.

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If you are experiencing dizziness, spinning sensations or unsteadiness, specialist physiotherapy can help reduce symptoms and improve confidence with movement.

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What Is Vestibular Physiotherapy?

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Vestibular physiotherapy focuses on treating conditions that affect your balance system, often linked to the inner ear.

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Symptoms may include:

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• Dizziness or light-headedness

• Vertigo (spinning sensations)

• Unsteadiness or poor balance

• Difficulty walking or moving confidently

• Symptoms triggered by head movement or position

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These symptoms can significantly impact daily life, but with the right treatment they are often highly manageable.

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Conditions We Treat

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We provide assessment and rehabilitation for:

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• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

• Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis

• Persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD)

• Vestibular migraine

• Post-concussion vestibular dysfunction

• Balance problems following illness or surgery

• General dizziness and unexplained balance issues

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Our Approach to Treatment

 

At Greenacre Physio, vestibular rehabilitation is structured, individualised and evidence-based.

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Treatment may include:

• Detailed vestibular assessment

• Canalith repositioning manoeuvres for BPPV

• Habituation and desensitisation exercises

• Balance and gait retraining

• Vestibular adaptation exercises

• Education and symptom management strategies

• Programmes are tailored to your symptoms and progressed at the right pace to reduce dizziness and restore normal movement.

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Specialist Experience

 

Greenacre Physio is led by a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist with experience in:

• Vestibular rehabilitation clinics within the NHS

• Neurological and complex rehabilitation settings

• Post-concussion and balance-related conditions

• Working alongside neurology, ENT and multidisciplinary teams

• This ensures a high level of clinical assessment and targeted treatment.

• Persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD)

• Vestibular migraine

• Post-concussion vestibular dysfunction

• Balance problems following illness or surgery

• General dizziness and unexplained balance issues

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How We Deliver Treatment

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We offer flexible options depending on your needs:

• Clinic-based vestibular physiotherapy in Stanford-le-Hope

• Home visits across Essex

• Virtual appointments where appropriate

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This allows treatment to be accessible and consistent.

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When Should You Seek Help?

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You may benefit from vestibular physiotherapy if you:

• Feel dizzy or unsteady regularly

• Experience vertigo when turning in bed or moving your head

• Have ongoing symptoms after illness or concussion

• Avoid movement due to fear of dizziness

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Early assessment can often lead to faster improvement.