BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is a type of dizziness often described as feeling like you are spinning, or that the world is spinning.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Treatment
At Vitalis Physiotherapy, our treatment of BPPV aim to:
What Is BPPV?
Dizziness is a symptom, not a condition in itself. This feeling of dizziness may not impact on your day-to-day life, or it may be so severe that it impedes everyday tasks and makes it difficult to keep your balance. Episodes of BPPV can develop rapidly and last for only a few seconds, but they can last significantly longer. BPPV affects both men and women but is about 2-3 times more common in women.
BPPV develops when calcium carbonate particles move into your semicircular canals and become trapped. As your head position changes, the calcium carbonate particles roll around and push on cilia within your semicircular canals. Those cilia help transmit information about balance to your brain. BPPV develops when the cilia are stimulated by the rolling calcium carbonate particles causing you to feel like you are moving.
What Are The Causes?
There is often no known cause for BPPV. However, it may be caused by:
- Minor to severe trauma to your head
- Damage to your inner ear
- Damage that occurs during ear surgery or long periods positioned on your back such as at the dentist
- Migraines
What Are The Symptoms?
- Dizziness often with specific head movements
- A sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving
- A loss of balance or unsteadiness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Treatment For BPPV
- The Epley Manoeuvre
- The Semont Manoeuvre
- Tailored exercise program
- Balance retraining
- Neck mobilisations
- Education about BPPV and how to manage it
What Can I Do At Home?
- Try to remain upright for the rest of the day. If you need to rest, prop yourself up with some pillows.
- Avoid activities that trigger your symptoms, ie looking up or down too far or turning your head, bending over to pick things up off the floor
How To Book An Appointment?
If you think that you may be suffering from BPPV, our team at Vitalis Physiotherapy can assess and diagnose the condition.
All you need to do is just give us a call on 0410 559 856 and request an initial appointment. Please let our friendly reception staff know the background and severity of your condition.
You can visit our FAQs for more information about appointments at Vitalis Physiotherapy.
Need Help?
If you think you have BPPV, or are looking for a physiotherapist near me, the team at Vitalis Physiotherapy can assess your condition to tailor a unique rehabilitation plan to aid in your pain relief and recovery.
All you need to do is just give us a call on 0410 559 856 and request an initial appointment. Please let our friendly reception staff know the background and severity of your condition.
You can visit our FAQs for more information about appointments at Vitalis Physiotherapy.
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