Services · Balance & Dizziness · Sandy Bay, Hobart

BPPV, Vertigo & Dizziness

Written by Frances Roberts , Last reviewed April 2026

Dizziness is one of those symptoms that sounds minor until you have it. Many vestibular conditions are highly treatable, and the results are often faster than you’d expect.

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Do any of these sound familiar?

 Room spinning
 Dizziness on movement
 Unsteadiness
 Nausea
 Spinning in bed
 Visual disturbance
 Feeling floaty
 Dizziness looking up
 Falls or near-falls
 Headaches & dizziness
 Ear fullness or ringing
 Difficulty concentrating

Conditions we treat

Most dizziness has a specific, treatable cause. Common vestibular conditions we see at AllCare include:

BPPV, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (most common)

Tiny crystals in the inner ear shift into the wrong canal, causing brief intense spinning with head movements. The Epley manoeuvre resolves most cases in one to three sessions.

Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis (inner ear)

Viral infection causing sudden severe dizziness. Vestibular rehab significantly speeds up recovery compared to rest alone.

PPPD, Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (chronic)

Persistent dizziness that develops after a vestibular event. Often misdiagnosed. Responds well to vestibular rehab and graded exposure when correctly identified.

Post-concussion dizziness (post-injury)

Often has several overlapping causes, each requiring different treatment. See our Concussion page.

Your appointment

The assessment is thorough but not uncomfortable. Ross and Isabelle will take a detailed history then assess the following:

ASSESSMENT INCLUDES

- Eye movement testing

- Positional testing for BPPV

- Balance and walking assessment

- Neck mobility and joint testing

- Visual stability and gaze testing

TREATMENT MAY INCLUDE

- Epley manoeuvre (BPPV)

- Vestibular rehab exercises

- Gaze stabilisation training

- Balance and gait retraining

- Neck treatment if relevant

On BPPV specifically: If your dizziness is triggered by rolling over in bed or looking up, this is classic BPPV. Many people who have been dizzy for months find significant relief within one to three sessions.

Questions we hear most

Will BPPV go away on its own?

It can, but often takes weeks to months. A repositioning manoeuvre resolves it in most people in one to three sessions. There is not much reason to wait.

Can dizziness be caused by my neck?

Yes. Cervicogenic dizziness is often mistaken for an inner ear problem. The treatment is completely different, so getting the diagnosis right matters. Our assessment is designed to tell the two apart.

Do I need a referral?

No. Book directly with Ross or Isabelle. Bring any relevant results along but they are not required to get started.

Book with our vestibular physiotherapists

Ross Matton
Senior Physiotherapist, Vestibular
Ross returned to AllCare specifically to develop vestibular physiotherapy. His passion is dizziness and balance disorders from the inner ear, neck, and post-concussion.

Isabelle Warner
Physiotherapist, Vestibular & Concussion
Advanced vestibular training through Vestibular Education Australia. Also works at the Royal Hobart Hospital, giving her broad exposure to complex presentations.

Ready to get answers?

Call us on (03) 6224 9777 or book online. No referral needed.

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