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vertigo comes from the inner ear and Assessment: The physiotherapist may also explore
No Bones About It is called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Your physiotherapist will take a full musculoskeletal techniques to address
Physio Talk! Vertigo (BPPV). Small crystals in your subjective history and perform a physical issues with the head, neck, and shoulder,
and will provide education on self-
exam. Part of the exam will include the Dix-
inner ear become dislodged into the fluid-
filled semicircular canals. As these canals Hallpike maneuver which involves moving management of BPPV.
are sensitive to gravity, changes in head the client from sitting to lying down with In some cases, they may also prescribe
Kristen MacDonell, position can cause the inner ear to send the their head turned 45 degrees and extended. Vestibular exercises. Vestibular
MScPT, HBKin wrong messages to the brain, triggering the The physiotherapist will observe for vertigo rehabilitation therapy includes a series
symptoms of vertigo. symptoms and nystagmus (involuntary eye of exercises designed to reduce dizziness
Kristen MacDonell, MScPT, HBKin,
What Causes it? movement). The test is then repeated on and improve the client’s balance. Head
is a local registered Physiotherapist Most cases of BPPV are idiopathic, the other side to determine which ear is the motions, which are crucial in retraining
and Owner of MacDonell Family meaning they just come on without a symptomatic side. the vestibular system, are included in this
Physiotherapy. known cause; however, head injury, Treatment: therapy.
Spin Me Right ‘Round. Talking: vestibular disease, surgery, long periods If it is determined that you are experiencing The frequency of visits is client dependent,
Vertigo positioned on your back, or trauma to the BPPV, your physiotherapist will then but some symptom relief is often reported
Vertigo is the feeling of uncontrolled inner ear may also be contributors. perform the Epley maneuver. This after the initial treatment.
spinning. Other symptoms that may be How Can Physiotherapy Help? involves placing the client in a sequence of As everyone’s situation is unique always
experienced include nausea, vomiting, Physiotherapy can be extremely effective specific, sustained positions similar to the consult a registered health professional
balance issues, ringing in your ears, in the identification and management of Dix-Hallpike in an attempt to re-align the to help create a management plan that’s
headache, or motion sickness. Most often, BPPV. dislodged crystals. effective and safe for you!
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