Vestibular Assessments
A detailed review of your symptoms, medical history, hearing and balance function.
Vestibular Assessment
& Management
Find answers to dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders through comprehensive assessment and evidence-based care.
At Dizzyology, we use specialised Vestibular Function Tests (VFTs) to assess how your inner ear and balance system are functioning so we can identify the cause of your symptoms and recommend the most appropriate treatment pathway.
Our Approach
Accurate Diagnosis
Using advanced vestibular testing we investigate conditions such as: + BPPV + Vestibular Migraine + Ménière's Disease + Vestibular Neuritis + PPPD + Superior Canal Dehiscence
Personalised Management
We provide clear recommendations and treatment pathways tailored to your diagnosis. This may include vestibular physiotherapy, particle repositioning manoeuvres, medical referral via your doctor, lifestyle modifications or ongoing management strategies.
Vestibular Function Assessment
Our vestibular test battery helps assess how different parts of your balance system are functioning. At the end of your assessment, your clinician will discuss the findings with you, explain any likely diagnosis, outline the next steps in your management, and recommend other health professionals if appropriate. Testing may include:
Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT)
Assesses how the semicircular canals respond
to head movement and helps identify vestibular
weakness.
Videonystagmography (VNG)
Provides information about how certain parts of the inner ear system and eye reflexes are functioning.
Read More about Videonystagmography (VNG)
Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (cVEMP)
Provides information about how part of the inner ear balance system (the saccule) is functioning.
Read More about Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (cVEMP)
Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (oVEMP)
Provides information about how part of the inner ear balance system (the utricle) is functioning.
Read More about Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (oVEMP)
Dix–Hallpike Test (Positional Vertigo Test)
To check for a common cause of dizziness called positional vertigo also known as BPPV.
Read More about Dix–Hallpike Test (Positional Vertigo Test)
Caloric Test
Provides information about how your inner ear balance system (horizontal semi-circular canal) is working in each ear.
Read More about Caloric Test
Pure Tone Hearing Test (Audiometry)
This is a test of your hearing. You will be asked to
listen to a series of tones and press a button
when you hear it.
Tympanometry
A quick test that measures the mobility of your eardrum and checks for middle ear problems.
Read More about Tympanometry
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
To check how sound signals travel from your ear to your brain along the hearing nerve.
Read More about Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)Electrocochleography (ECochG)
Records responses from the inner ear and
hearing nerve in reaction to sound which can
be a sign of altered fluid pressure and function
inside the inner ear.
Functional Balance Assessment
We will ask you to perform some balance tasks
such as standing still with eyes open and closed,
walking down a hallway with or without head turns.
Common Vestibular Disorders
Through comprehensive vestibular assessment and specialised testing, we help determine which condition may be contributing to your symptoms and provide guidance on the most appropriate path forward.
View All ConditionsTreatment & Management
Accurate diagnosis leads to better outcomes. We provide clear recommendations and evidence-based treatment pathways tailored to your condition and symptoms.
Particle repositioning manoeuvres for BPPV
BPPV occurs when tiny calcium crystals become displaced within the inner ear, causing brief episodes of dizziness with certain head movements. Particle repositioning manoeuvres use guided head and body movements to return these crystals to their proper position and relieve symptoms. At Dizzyology, treatment is provided during your assessment, with shorter review appointments available if BPPV recurs.
Vestibular rehabilitation referrals
Vestibular rehabilitation is a personalised exercise program that helps reduce dizziness, improve balance, and support the brain's adaptation to inner ear or balance disorders. It uses targeted eye, head, and balance exercises tailored to your symptoms. Dizzyology can assess whether vestibular rehabilitation is appropriate for you and arrange referral to trusted rehabilitation providers when needed.
Medical specialist referrals
Dizzyology can assess your symptoms and test results to help determine whether referral to a medical specialist is appropriate. Depending on your needs, this may include a neuro-otologist, neurologist, or ENT specialist. Recommendations are provided to your GP in your report, supporting further investigation, diagnosis, and treatment where required.
Migraine management pathways
Migraine can be a common cause of dizziness and balance symptoms. Dizzyology can assess whether migraine is contributing to your presentation and provide education on lifestyle factors, trigger management, and evidence-based treatment options. Where appropriate, we can recommend vestibular rehabilitation and facilitate referral to your GP or a medical specialist for ongoing migraine management.
Lifestyle and symptom management strategies
Many dizziness and vertigo conditions can be improved with simple lifestyle changes and practical symptom management strategies. Dizzyology provides personalised education and advice on factors such as hydration, sleep, physical activity, stress management, and pacing, along with strategies to reduce symptom triggers and improve confidence in daily activities as part of your overall management plan.
Education and counselling
Understanding your condition is an important part of recovery. Dizzyology provides clear education and supportive counselling to help you make sense of your symptoms, understand your diagnosis, and feel confident in your management plan. We strive to ensure every patient leaves with greater knowledge, reassurance, and practical strategies to support their recovery and ongoing wellbeing.