Feeling dizzy, unsteady, or “off balance” can be incredibly disruptive, and it is far more common than most people realise. The vestibular system, located deep within the inner ear, helps you stay upright, orient yourself in space, and move with confidence. When this system becomes irritated or impaired, symptoms like vertigo, spinning sensations, nausea, blurred vision, or a sense of floating can appear suddenly and linger longer than expected.
Vestibular physiotherapy is a specialised area of physiotherapy designed to retrain the brain and inner ear to work together more effectively. Through targeted exercises, gentle head and eye movements, balance retraining, and tailored strategies, vestibular physios help reduce dizziness, improve stability, and restore ease in everyday movement. It’s evidence‑based, highly individualised, and often life‑changing for people who have been struggling in silence.
Common conditions treated include BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, post‑concussion dizziness, and general balance disorders. Treatment may involve repositioning techniques, gaze‑stabilisation exercises, and gradual exposure to movements that currently trigger symptoms, all delivered at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
At Hobsonville Physiotherapy, we’re fortunate to have Sheldon Redman, a specialist Vestibular Physiotherapist with decades of clinical experience. Sheldon helps patients rebuild confidence step by step. His expertise ensures each treatment plan is precise, supportive, and grounded in best practice.
If dizziness or unsteadiness is affecting your daily life, you don’t have to wait it out. Vestibular physiotherapy offers clear, effective pathways back to steady, confident movement and Sheldon can guide you through every stage of recovery.