Dysfunction of the vestibular system can be caused by:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Viral or bacterial infection affecting the vestibular apparatus or the vestibulocochlear nerve
- Acoustic neuromas
- Ototoxicity – drug or chemical damage to the inner ear
- Ménière’s disease
- Semicircular dehiscence
- Trauma
- Migraine
- Concussion
- Head injuries
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Stroke
Melinda has over 15 years' experience as a Physiotherapist, she is a titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and a specialist in Vestibular Rehabilitation.
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