Equilibrium Rehab

15/08/2026

Feeling dizzy can be frightening. When your balance feels off, your brain naturally goes into "alert mode," which can increase anxiety. At the same time, anxiety can lead to symptoms like lightheadedness, feeling unsteady, brain fog, or a sensation of floating. This makes it difficult to tell what's causing what.

It often becomes a cycle:
🌀 Dizziness → 😟 Anxiety → 🌀 More dizziness

The good news? Understanding the cause is the first step to breaking the cycle. A thorough assessment can help determine whether your symptoms are coming from the vestibular (inner ear) system, anxiety, or quite commonly a combination of both. We’re here to help! Call us on 33424378 to book an appointment.

15/08/2026

09/08/2026

Just a friendly reminder that we will be CLOSED for the Ekka Public Holiday this Wednesday! We will be back to our normal opening hours on Thursday. We hope everyone enjoys the mid-week break🎉

03/08/2026

Ever wondered what happens during an appointment?
If you've been living with dizziness, vertigo or balance problems, your first appointment is all about understanding you and your symptoms.

We'll take the time to:
📝 Listen to your story and symptom history
👀 Assess your eye movements and balance
🌀 Identify what may be causing your dizziness
💡 Explain our findings in plain language
🤝 Develop a personalised treatment plan to help you move with confidence again

No two people experience dizziness the same way, which is why every assessment is tailored to you. Call us at 3342 4378 for a comprehensive assessment today!

23/07/2026

Why am I dizzy today?" 🤔
It's one of the most common questions we hear. If you have a vestibular condition, your symptoms may not be random. Certain things can temporarily make dizziness or imbalance feel worse.

Things like:
• A poor night's sleep 😴
• Stress 💭
• Dehydration 💧
• Busy visual environments 🛒
• Hormonal changes
• Illness 🤒

Learning your personal triggers is one of the first steps towards better symptom management. Remember: Triggers don't always need to be avoided forever. With the right treatment and rehabilitation, many people can gradually become less sensitive to them! Have you noticed any of your own dizziness triggers? Let us know in the comments 👋

17/07/2026

Day 1 of Open Studios 2026
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26/06/2026

🌊 Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS): MdDS is rare central vestibular disorder where the brain seems to stay “stuck” in a motion-adapted state after exposure to passive movement (like cruising, long flights, or extended travel). Instead of recalibrating back to stillness, the nervous system continues to interpret a sense of rocking, swaying, or drifting, even on solid ground.

Why it happens:
We think MdDS is related to how the brain adapts to motion. Normally, your vestibular system “re-sets” after travel. In MdDS, that recalibration doesn’t fully switch off, leaving the brain in a persistent motion-processing state.

The important part:
MdDS is a central vestibular condition, not structural damage, and many people improve with the right management approach.

When to seek help:
If you’ve had persistent rocking or swaying symptoms for more than a few weeks after travel, it’s worth getting assessed by a vestibular physiotherapist familiar with MdDS and persistent dizziness presentations.

For more information check out: https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/mal-de-debarquement/

05/06/2026

Migraine is more than “just a headache.”
It can cause dizziness, vertigo, visual symptoms, sensitivity to light/noise, nausea, brain fog, and difficulty with everyday activities. Many people don’t realise migraine can also affect the vestibular system causing episodes of dizziness or motion sensitivity, even without significant head pain. If dizziness, imbalance, or motion sensitivity are impacting your daily life, support and treatment options are available💜

For more information check out - https://www.migraine.org.au/

25/05/2026

Why Walking Helps Your Vestibular System 👣
Many people think they need to avoid movement when dizzy.... but gentle, gradual movement is often one of the BEST things for vestibular recovery. Research has shown that walking programs can improve postural stability, reduce dizziness, and decrease anxiety in people with vestibular dysfunction. One 2022 study found that regular walking improved physical activity levels, balance performance, and self-perceived dizziness symptoms in people with chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction. Movement is medicine for the vestibular system! The goal isn’t to avoid symptoms completely, but to help the brain gradually adapt and recalibrate. 💡

Ref: National Library of Medicine. (2022). Article on walking/exercise intervention in vestibular hypofunction [PMC8860696]. PubMed Central. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8860696/