BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is a type of dizziness often described as feeling like you are spinning, or that the world is spinning. At Vitalis Physiotherapy, our treatment of BPPV aim to:
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.
There is often no known cause for BPPV. However, it may be caused by:
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.
