Vestibular Neuritis

What to Expect When You Visit Our Physiotherapist for Vestibular Neuritis

When you visit us for vestibular neuritis, we assess your balance, eye movements, walking, and dizziness symptoms. Treatment focuses on vestibular rehabilitation exercises, including gaze stabilisation, balance training, and gradual exposure to movement to help your brain adapt and compensate for inner ear changes.

Time to favourable outcome

6–12 wks typical

StartMedian: 8 weeksFavourable outcome
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Results Comparison

Physio Recovery Rate

With Physio70% – 90%
No Treatment (Spontaneous)40% – 60%
How Does the Treatment Work?
Manual TherapySupports symptom assessment and safe movement exposure.
Exercise RehabGaze stabilisation and balance training drive compensation.

Sustained Relief (%)

3 / 6 / 12 months
3 months78%
6 months82%
12 months85%

Factors Influencing Recovery Speed

What speeds up recovery

Consistent Vestibular Exercises

• Gaze and balance practice helps the brain adapt. • Regular repetition usually improves dizziness tolerance.

Staying Active

• Walking and gradual movement exposure support compensation. • Early movement often prevents prolonged sensitivity.

What slows down recovery

Avoiding Movement

• Too much rest can keep dizziness sensitivity high. • Fear of symptoms often slows balance recovery.

Anxiety or Migraine Factors

• Anxiety and migraine can amplify dizziness symptoms. • Inconsistent exercises may make progress feel stop-start.

How do we estimate outcomes?

We combine insights from published research, clinical guidelines, practitioner experience, and typical rehabilitation timelines to map out common recovery trajectories. The ranges presented are general estimates only and should not be interpreted as guaranteed results.

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Important Disclaimer

This tool is intended for visualisation and general educational purposes only, to help clients gain a broad understanding of some common conditions managed by our physiotherapists. It is based on practitioner experience, clinical reasoning, and selected published research.

It does not account for individual circumstances, including your specific condition, medical history, imaging findings, medications, surgical history, lifestyle, or other personal factors. Recovery can vary significantly between individuals.

Our physiotherapy services are not a substitute for medical care provided by your doctor or specialist. You should always follow the advice and treatment plan recommended by your medical practitioner, and consult them directly for guidance specific to your situation.