Vertigo, Balance disorder treatment Haddington- Physiotherapist assessment
At County Physio in Haddington, East Lothian, we provide expert treatment for balance, vertigo and vestibular disorders. If you experience dizziness, unsteadiness, or vertigo, our physiotherapists can help you restore confidence and improve stability
Balance, Vertigo & Vestibular Physiotherapy in Haddington
Common Symptoms, are you experiencing...
Unveiling the Root Causes of Your Balance Issues
- Inner Ear Conditions: Including Meniere's disease and labyrinthitis.
- BPPV: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, a common cause of vertigo.
- Neurological Conditions: Such as vestibular migraines or stroke.
- Post-Concussion Syndrome: Balance problems following a head injury.
- Age-Related Changes: Natural decline in vestibular function.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vestibular physiotherapy is a specialised form of rehabilitation that helps people manage dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems caused by inner ear or neurological conditions. Through tailored exercises and balance training, it reduces symptoms, restores stability, and improves confidence in daily activities.
At your first vestibular physiotherapy session, your physiotherapist will begin with a detailed assessment. They’ll ask about your symptoms, medical history, and how dizziness or balance problems affect your daily life. A series of gentle tests may follow, such as checking your eye movements, head position, balance, walking pattern, and coordination.
Based on the assessment, your physiotherapist will explain what is happening and why. You’ll get a personalised treatment plan, which may include specific vestibular rehabilitation exercises, balance training, and advice on managing symptoms at home.
Most importantly, the first session is designed to reassure you, answer your questions, and give you clear next steps. In many cases, people leave their first appointment with simple exercises they can start right away to begin improving stability and reducing dizziness.
The length of vestibular physiotherapy treatment varies depending on the cause of your symptoms, their severity, and how your body responds to rehabilitation.
For conditions such as BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), many people notice significant improvement after just 1–3 sessions.
For more complex balance disorders or long-standing dizziness, treatment may take several weeks to a few months, with gradual progress as exercises are advanced.
Your physiotherapist will review your progress regularly and adjust your program to make sure you are improving safely and effectively.
Most patients begin to feel positive changes within the first few sessions, and the goal is always to reduce dizziness, restore balance, and help you return to normal activities as quickly as possible.
