Clinician Spotlight on Amali Perera
Vestibular Physiotherapy
What is it?
A specialised vestibular clinic that helps people who are experiencing dizziness, vertigo, dysequilibrium and balance disorders related to problems in the inner ear and/or brain. We are a diagnostic clinic and our vestibular physiotherapist is highly sought after for her expert skill in identifying the cause of your condition and then providing a tailored treatment programme to ensure an optimal outcome is achieved.
Who is it for?
Anyone who has been diagnosed with a vestibular condition or anyone who is feeling dizzy, spacey, unsteady or has a sense of disequilibrium. You do not need to have a diagnosis prior to attending our clinic and a GP referral is not required.
What conditions do you treat?
There are many conditions that can cause vestibular symptoms. These include but are not limited to:
- BPPV
- Vestibular hypofunction including vestibular neuritis, labrynthitis, Meniere’s and acoustic neuroma
- Central vestibular dysfunction resulting from concussion, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, diseases of the cerebellum
- Vestibular migraine
- Persistent postural and perceptual dizziness
- Cervicogenic dizziness
