Vestibular Migraine: An Often Mismanaged and Misdiagnosed Vestibular Condition
Vestibular migraine is a type of migraine that primarily affects balance and can cause dizziness, vertigo, and motion sensitivity - often even without a headache. In this patient-focused webinar, we’ll explain common symptoms and help you recognize patterns that may point to Vestibular Migraine.
You’ll learn how to identify personal triggers such as stress, sleep changes, diet, and hormonal fluctuations, and gain insight into possible underlying causes, including how the brain processes balance and sensory information. We will also explore how the upper cervical spine (neck) can contribute to symptoms and play a role in vestibular migraine for some individuals.
We’ll cover current medical management options, including medications that can reduce symptoms and help prevent attacks. In addition, we’ll introduce the role of Vestibular Physiotherapy—an evidence-based approach using targeted exercises to improve balance, reduce dizziness, and support a safe return to daily activities.
This session is designed to provide practical tools and knowledge to help you better understand and manage Vestibular Migraine, improving your confidence , quality of life and help reduce frequency and intensity on episodes.
About the Presenter
Alison is a Vestibular and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 20 years experience in general musculoskeletal, orthopedics, sports, pre and post-natal, pilates and community physiotherapy.
In recent years she has undergone post graduate training in Vestibular Physiotherapy and has worked in multiple practices specialising in this area. Alison has special interest in vestibular disorders, including symptoms of vertigo, imbalance, dizziness, migraine, headache and concussion. Over this time Alison has come to appreciate the loss of quality of life, confidence and safety that vestibular conditions can cause people of all ages and finds managing and treating these, at times complex, conditions challenging and very rewarding. Alison recognises the importance of continuing education in this constantly changing and evolving area of physiotherapy.
Outside of work Alison enjoys kayaking, cycling, swimming, canyoning, hiking and camping and keeping up with her 4 children and busy family. Motto: Listen to your body, it's the only one you'll ever have. The key to keeping your body's balance is in knowing when you have lost it!