Vertigo/Vestibular Care

Vertigo/Vestibular Care

Effective treatment of Vertigo/Vestibular problems

Vertigo and Vestibular Disorders – a quick overview

What is the Vestibular System?

It is the system which essentially links the brain and the inner ear, allowing people to maintain proper balance, eye movements and orientation and giving important information about body position when responding to external movement or self-induced movement.

What are symptoms of vestibular disorders?

Common symptoms of disorders include:

  • vertigo and/or dizziness
  • problems with balance or unsteadiness
  • vomiting and/or nausea
  • headaches, vestibular related fatigue
  • blurriness, or “jumpy vision” while moving

What are causes of vestibular disorders?

Problems with the vestibular system may be caused by numerous factors, including: aging, viral infections, head injuries and even environmental or genetic factors.

How are vestibular disorders diagnosed?

Vestibular disorders are diagnosed using various tests, to assess all aspects of the vestibular system, including inner ear, vision, hearing, and balance function. At Avita Health we also use specialized infrared Vestibular Goggles for conditions that cannot be assessed at room light.

How do Avita’s Vestibular Goggles work?

These specialized goggles require a specifically trained Practitioner (Physiotherapist Dimitri Naef, at Avita). The goggles test in darkness and this allows certain eye behaviours (ie. tracking) to highlight an underlying issue. Not every vestibular case requires goggles, however, they are an invaluable tool in many cases for determining location, diagnosis and severity of a condition. The goggles can also record eye movements, allowing our Practitioner to replay the video, to aid with accurate assessment, or as an educational too for clients.

How are vestibular disorders treated?

Treatments include rehabilitation, lifestyle changes and sometimes medications. At Avita we focus on rehabilitation and lifestyle changes. Leaving vestibular disorders untreated and unmanaged, can result in a significant reduction in quality of life, reduced function, and the risk of falls. Our goal at Avita is to accurately diagnose the issue, treat accordingly and suggest proper homecare strategies. The net goal is to minimize or eliminate symptoms and to improve the patients’ function and quality of life.

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