Vestibular Physiotherapy
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo — brief spinning triggered by specific head movements.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo. It occurs when tiny calcium carbonate crystals become dislodged from their normal position in the inner ear and move into one of the semicircular canals. As the head changes position, these crystals stimulate the balance sensors incorrectly, causing brief episodes of spinning dizziness.
Risk factors & causes
- Head injury
- Inner ear infection
- Previous vestibular disorders
- Prolonged bed rest
- Osteoporosis
- Thyroid conditions
- Often occurs without an obvious cause
- More common as we age
Common symptoms
- Brief episodes of spinning vertigo
- Vertigo when rolling over in bed
- Vertigo when looking up or bending over
- Nausea and vomiting
- Feeling unsteady after an episode
Get help with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Book with our Vestibular Physiotherapy team · Initial assessment: $210
Assessment & treatment
A vestibular physiotherapist can accurately determine which canal is affected and perform specialised repositioning manoeuvres to move the displaced crystals out of the semicircular canal. Most people experience significant improvement after one or two treatments.
If your symptoms are not consistent with BPPV or do not resolve as expected, your physiotherapist may recommend further assessment by your GP or an ENT specialist.
How Simba Health treats Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Our vestibular physiotherapy clinicians assess the cause of your symptoms and build a personalised, evidence-based plan to treat Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). With no GP referral required and initial appointments from $210, you can start care quickly at a clinic near you.
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Frequently asked questions
No. You can book vestibular physiotherapy directly at Simba Health with no GP referral, so you can start treatment for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) without delay. Initial appointments start from $210. A referral may still help if you're claiming under a care plan.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is treated under our vestibular physiotherapy service, with initial consultations from $210 and lower follow-up fees. We keep our pricing transparent so you know what to expect before your appointment.
Our vestibular physiotherapy clinicians assess the underlying cause of your symptoms, then build a personalised, evidence-based treatment plan for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Many people start to notice improvement once the right plan is underway.
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