Common Vestibular Issues
Physiotherapy for Acoustic Neuroma/Vestibular Schwannoma
Supporting your health with early, customised vestibular rehabilitation.
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Vestibular Physiotherapy Designed for You
An Acoustic Neuroma/Vestibular Schwannoma is a serious concern that can affect your ability to move, hear and even see clearly. It affects our vestibular systems, causing dizziness, vertigo and instability.
Our team at the Vertigo Co is here to offer the tailored support you need. With vestibular physiotherapy in Melbourne, you may be able to reduce the impact of an Acoustic Neuroma/Vestibular Schwannoma and get back to moving with confidence.
Understanding Acoustic Neuroma/Vestibular Schwannomas
An Acoustic Neuroma/Vestibular schwannoma is a benign tumour that grows in the inner ear. Specifically, this tumour develops within the vestibular nerve, interrupting our ability to process sound and maintain our balance.
Usually, this condition affects people aged between 30 and 60 years. However, currently, no distinct cause of the condition has been identified.
Acoustic Neuroma/Vestibular Schwannoma Symptoms
People living with an Acoustic Neuroma commonly experience symptoms of dizziness and vertigo. As the tumour interrupts the vestibular system, many people may also experience difficulty with their balance/unsteadiness on their feet.
However, those aren’t the only signs to look out for. Other symptoms include:
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus, hearing ringing noises
- Headaches
- Blurry vision
- Numbness on one side of the face
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Acoustic Neuroma/Vestibular Schwannoma and Rehabilitation
There are several physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatments that may support your recovery and reduce vestibular symptoms.
Gaze Stability Training
Gaze stability training uses specific exercises to re-train your vestibular-ocular reflex so that your vision may stay steady as you move. Often, this involves keeping your eyes on a particular spot while moving your head with supervision and guidance.
Habituation Exercises
Certain movements may make you feel less stable, such as bending or turning around. These exercises allow you to practice these movements with the help of a vestibular physiotherapist. This may improve your tolerance and reduce your vertigo.
Balance Training
This training involves a variety of exercises that may reduce your risk of stumbling or falling. They focus on stimulating and strengthening the areas of the brain that process vestibular information so that you may move more confidently.
Gait Training
Gait training may help you improve your postural stability and walking ability by adjusting your head position and re-learning the way to step. This may help reduce dizziness, vertigo, and the risk of falling.
Answering Your Vestibular Schwannoma Questions
There are a few other treatment options available, such as an Acoustic Neuroma resection. This is also known as a Vestibular Schwannoma surgery and involves removing the tumour.
Another option may involve radiation treatment to attempt to stop or slow the growth. However, these options may still affect your balance during your recovery, so Vestibular Physiotherapy is often recommended.
If you’ve noticed a sudden increase in symptoms such as significant hearing loss, intense nausea, dizziness and difficulty moving, it is recommended that you seek professional support. If left untreated, an Acoustic Neuroma may worsen, impacting your day-to-day life.
An Acoustic Neuroma can significantly change our vestibular function, meaning that it will take time to adapt. While many people will notice results after several weeks, it may take longer to completely recover.
Why Choose The Vertigo Co?
Customised Plans
We customise all of our treatments to suit your needs. Whether you have severe balance concerns or nausea issues, we may provide support that makes a real difference.
Ongoing Guidance
We'll offer valuable advice along with a home exercise program that you can continue to use at your own pace, so that you may keep making progress.
Real Experience
We've spent years treating a wide variety of vestibular issues. Whether you are living with an Acoustic Neuroma or simply need concussion support, we're the team for you.
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Treating Acoustic Neuroma Patients With Care
Are you experiencing issues with your balance? Perhaps you feel dizzy every time you sit or stand up. There are steps you can take that may reduce the impact of a Vestibular Schwannoma.
Reach out to our team today and book an appointment at our vestibular clinic. With our tailored advice and guidance, you may be able to get back on track.