On-Balance Physiotherapy

11/11/2024

Physios Lisa, Sacha and Meredith have been enjoying their time in New Zealand, attending courses to further their training in Vestibular Therapy. Meredith is pictured with Jennifer Christy (PT, PhD, at Uni of Alabama at Birmingham) who has helped pioneer vestibular therapy in children.

17/05/2024

Thank you to Professor Jose Antonio Lopez-Escamez and Yolanda Liu for coming to our staff inservice to speak with us about the latest research in Meniere’s. We learnt a lot, and look forward to continuing to follow your research.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/jose-lopezescamez.html

10/04/2024

Did you know that not only does your vestibular system help with body balance, but also your eye balance? Your eyes need to be able to balance in your skull as your head moves so that you can see the world clearly and steadily.
The video below is a simulation of what the world can look like for patients when they have a sudden loss of function in their vestibular system, and the symptom is called ‘oscillopsia’.
If you have or are experiencing this symptom, give us a call to book with one of our physios on 94824511.

This video was created for the purposes of the University of Toronto Master of Museum Studies course MSL 2050 "Curating Science" as part of a final poster se...

27/03/2024

Migraines can be extremely debilitating. If you experience migraines with symptoms of dizziness or imbalance, give us a call to book an assessment with one of our Physio’s on 94824511.

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19/03/2024

We love talking about the vestibular system and balance and how physio’s can best assess and help the dizzy patient. This weekend we had the privilege of running a course at Concord Hospital for physio’s keen to know more. Thanks for having us!

29/02/2024

Spotted at Melbourne Museum last year by one of our physios, scans of Triceratops skulls show they had inner ear labyrinths like us with 3 semi-circular canals! I wonder if they ever got dizzy too?

“The lateral semicircular canal reveals that the basicranial axis of Triceratops is approximately 45° to the ground, which is an effective angle to display their horns as well as frill, and to graze. The semicircular canals of Triceratops are relatively smaller than those of primitive ceratopsians, such as Psittacosaurus and Protoceratops, suggesting that sensory input for the reflexive stabilization of gaze and posture of Triceratops was less developed than that of primitive ceratopsians.”

Endocranial anatomy of the ceratopsid dinosaur Triceratops and interpretations of sensory and motor function. By Rina Sakagami and Soichiro Kawabe.

09/08/2023

We’d love you to join our team!
We are looking for a full time/part time Physiotherapist to join the On-Balance team to work in Vestibular Rehabilitation. If you know any physio’s who might be interested, send them this post so they can see the details below.

On-Balance Physiotherapy is Sydney's leading Vestibular Rehabilitation Practice, fully equipped to provide a world class service to 6 locations throughout the greater Sydney area.
We treat the range of vestibular disorders - dizziness, balance, headache and migraine.
The role is to join our expanding team to provide services at Hornsby and other locations as required. We attempt to provide a flexible working environment and accommodate staff to fit with their busy lifestyles.Saturday work at Hornsby will be required as part of this role.

This position will suit someone who has previous vestibular experience or who is looking to develop their skills in this clinical specialization. You will be up-skilled to meet required proficiencies through our comprehensive in-house training program and our generous CPD program and allowance that funds internationally recognised competency-based courses.

We conduct Vestibular Function Testing (video Head Impulse Test, VEMPs, SVV) to provide diagnostics and objective evidence, enabling us to provide optimal results. You will be thoroughly trained in the use of this specialized equipment.
The team at On-Balance Physiotherapy consists of extremely passionate physios who work collaboratively to continually build their skills and knowledge.

If you are a team player, enjoy a challenge and want to develop in this niche area of our profession, please call to arrange a time to have a discussion or make a time to visit us to see how we operate.
Flexible hours to be negotiated.
Above award, generous salary package based on experience. (HPSSA applies to private practices)

Apply with cv and cover letter detailing why this might be the role for you.
Email – pam@onbalancephysio.com.au
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With over 40 years of clinical experience, our practice was set up specifically to treat vestibular and balance disorders. Visit any of our four Sydney locations.

09/06/2023

Did you know it is possible to have an inner ear problem and not experience vertigo? People can have vestibular agnosia, where they have an impaired sensation of dizziness, and perhaps only report feeling imbalanced. This is one reason why we do a thorough assessment for everyone including testing for BPPV even if there is no report of vertigo. Give us a call on 94824511 to book in if you are experiencing a sense of imbalance, or dizziness.

Vestibular dysfunction, causing dizziness and imbalance, is a common yet poorly understood feature in patients with TBI. Damage to the inner ear, nerve, brainstem, cerebellum and cerebral hemispheres may all affect vestibular functioning, hence, a multi-level ...

18/04/2023

Did you know the anatomy of the vestibular system is the FIRST sensory system to fully developed in the womb?
Then once born we stimulate this system through movement so our brains can learn to integrate all the different sensory inputs for our balance and co-ordination. Aren’t bodies amazing!

If you think your child has difficulties with their balance or they experience dizziness, then give us a call on 94824511. We see patients of all ages.

03/04/2023

Vestibular Migraines can be very debilitating. Have you had an experience like Sam’s story below? The good news is that Vestibular Migraine often responds to neck treatment and exercises in conjunction with medication as prescribed by your doctor, and we’d love to help. Call us on 94824511 to book in at one of our 6 locations across Sydney.

After being diagnosed with vestibular migraine at 36, Sam spoke to us about his experience with migraine and the lead up to his diagnosis.

I started feeling dizzy one day and didn’t think much of it, at first I thought maybe I had a bug.
After a few days, I still felt dizzy, and the symptoms were worsening. Some days it got so bad I was really disorientated and exhausted.

After multiple visits to the GP, Audiology testing and an MRI, I was told I had a mild benign cerebellar ectopia – which means the cerebellar tonsils are below the base of the skull. After further consultations, I was eventually diagnosed with vestibular migraine.

When they finally gave me a diagnosis, I felt a great sense of relief but was also left wondering how long it will affect me for. The doctor told me it could be weeks, months years before I don’t experience them anymore.

When the symptoms are mild, I get a wavy type feeling, but when the episodes are more severe, they can be really debilitating. It takes so much more energy and focus to perform normal tasks it leaves me exhausted.
I have built a tolerance to the mild episodes, but the big ones really are depressing. The best way I can describe the sensation is like being drunk but without any logical impairment. It leaves me off- balance with headaches that come and go depending on the severity.

It has been hard to cope with sometimes. Because a migraine can’t be seen, it’s hard for people to understand how horrible, depressing and debilitating they can be. It feels almost like because it can’t be seen, people think you’re making it up.

Luckily, I have a good network of people around me which has allowed me to have a safe space but in the wider world it’s very clear that the severity and variety of migraines are not widely known. I have only learned through my own experience with migraine and hope by sharing this more people will understand and that people living with migraine will feel more confident talking about it.

17/03/2023

Did you know that we have physio’s available at 6 locations across Sydney? We want vestibular rehabilitation to be accessible to everyone. No matter where you want to book we have a central number to call which is 94824511.

12/02/2023

How is your balance this week? Can you walk heel toe without falling over?