Vertigo Assessment & Rehabilitation

VERTIGO ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION

Advanced diagnostics and specialist rehabilitation for vertigo and balance disorders

At Gatwick Audiology, we provide a fully integrated service for the assessment and treatment of vertigo and vestibular (balance) disorders. Our approach combines advanced diagnostics with specialist rehabilitation to deliver clear answers and effective, personalised treatment.

We offer this service at our Nutfield clinic through collaboration with leading partners in vestibular medicine and rehabilitation.

A Collaborative Specialist Service

We are partnered with NeuroEquilibrium Diagnostic Systems Pvt Ltd to introduce advanced vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation solutions for patients with vertigo.

We are also pleased to be working closely with ENT Surrey Ltd, consultant ENT specialist Sameer Khemani, and vestibular physiotherapist Rosie King to deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

This collaboration ensures patients receive expert-led care from diagnosis through to rehabilitation, all within a coordinated pathway

Understanding Vertigo

Vertigo is not a condition in itself, it is a symptom.

It is the false sensation that you or your surroundings are moving, spinning, or tilting when no actual movement is occurring. Because vertigo is a symptom rather than a diagnosis, simply suppressing dizziness does not address the underlying cause.

Vertigo can arise from a range of conditions affecting the inner ear (vestibular system) or its connections to the brain. Each cause requires a specific diagnostic and treatment approach.

Common causes include:

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis
Ménière’s disease
Vestibular migraine
Age-related balance decline
Post-concussion or neurological causes

Because these conditions often present similarly but require very different treatments, accurate diagnosis is essential.

Why Specialist Assessment Matters

Vertigo should not be treated generically.

Effective management requires clinicians with specialist training in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation. Without a clear diagnosis, inappropriate exercises or treatments may worsen symptoms, delay recovery, and increase the risk of falls or long-term balance issues.

For many patients, vertigo is distressing and disruptive, affecting work, driving, mobility, and overall confidence. Expert assessment is therefore essential not only to identify the cause, but also to restore safety and quality of life.

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialised, evidence-based form of physiotherapy designed to retrain the brain to compensate for dysfunction in the balance system.
Rather than masking symptoms, it works by encouraging the brain and body to adapt through targeted movement and exercise.

A tailored programme may include:

Balance retraining exercises
Gaze stabilisation techniques
Habituation exercises to reduce motion sensitivity
Functional retraining for daily activities

Each rehabilitation plan is individually designed based on diagnostic findings and patient symptoms.

A Complete Service Under One Roof

One of the biggest challenges for patients with vertigo is navigating multiple services before receiving a clear diagnosis and treatment plan.

Our integrated model brings diagnostics, medical expertise, and rehabilitation together in one place, creating a seamless patient journey.

This approach means:

Faster and more accurate diagnosis
Treatment guided directly by diagnostic findings
Seamless communication between specialists
Earlier access to targeted rehabilitation
Improved outcomes and patient confidence

Committed to Clinical Excellence

This service reflects our commitment to delivering specialist-led, evidence-based care using advanced diagnostic technology and expert rehabilitation.

By combining multidisciplinary collaboration with a structured clinical pathway, we aim to provide a gold-standard service for patients with vertigo and balance disorders closer to home.

At Gatwick Audiology, our goal is simple:

Accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and helping patients regain stability, confidence, and quality of life.