What is Vestibular Migraine? Vestibular migraine is a type of migraine that is characterised by recurrent episodes of vertigo (rotary or spinning sensation), nausea and/or loss of balance. In most people, it occurs WITHOUT any headache pain, often confusing the...
What is Meniere’s Disease? Meniere’s disease is a rare condition that is characterised by a build-up of fluid within the inner ear which then affects hearing and balance functions. It is not yet fully understood what causes this build-up of excess fluid, but it is...
What is an Acoustic Neuroma? Acoustic neuroma, also known as vestibular schwannoma, is a non-cancerous tumour that grows on the nerve that connects your inner ear to your brain. The inner ear is important for both balance (vestibular organ) and hearing (cochlear),...
What are Labyrinthitis and Vestibular neuritis? Labyrinthitis is an infection that affects the vestibular organ, which is a part of the inner ear that provides the brain with information about movement, head position and spatial orientation. Vestibular neuritis is an...
What is BPPV? BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo and refers to a condition of the vestibular system where small calcium carbonate crystals, called “otoconia”, dislodge from within the inner ear and collect in one or more of the semicircular canals (posterior,...
Triathlon is a great sport, combining three disciplines over a variety of distances, it challenges the individual to improve their physical and mental strength, while having great fun with other people at the same time. The combination of training for three...
Swimming is a part of the Australian way of life. Whether it is open water ocean swims, surfing or laps in the Olympic pool, many people enjoy swimming as a great form of exercise. Swimming does put a high demand on the shoulders, as the upper body provides most of...
Cycling is an amazing sport that combines individual fitness with team dynamics. Cycling is also fun and can take you to some amazing places. Unfortunately, injuries are not uncommon in cycling, and they can be grouped into two main categories: • Acute injuries...
Running is a great form of exercise, with many proven benefits on physical and mental health. You need minimal equipment to start running and time is flexible, which makes it a great way to exercise in our modern lives. Running can be associated with injury however,...
Lower back pain is one of the leading causes of pain and disability around the world. Physiotherapy is very effective at managing the pain and dysfunction associated with problems in this area. Read on to see answers to a number of common questions and how...
