Vertigo & Vestibular Rehabilitation in Caldicot
Home physiotherapy visits in Caldicot and surrounding areas
Vertigo & Dizziness at home in Caldicot
Raj and his team provide treatment for vertigo, dizziness and balance problems at home in Caldicot and the surrounding area. They come to you, whether you're in the town centre or the surrounding area.
Dizziness is very common, and it is often very treatable. A lot of it comes from the balance organs in the inner ear (the vestibular system) rather than from anything serious. Vestibular rehabilitation is physiotherapy for that.
The most common cause is BPPV, where the room spins for a few seconds when you roll over in bed, lie down or look up. It can often be eased in one or two visits with a simple head movement called a repositioning manoeuvre. Other problems, such as dizziness that lingers after an inner ear infection (labyrinthitis or vestibular neuritis), get better with a short daily set of eye, head and balance exercises.
Raj does vestibular rehabilitation himself, and Anna on the team also works with people who feel dizzy. Because they visit you at home, they can check the places where the dizziness causes trouble: getting out of bed, the stairs, the bathroom.
What to expect at home in Caldicot
Raj and his team provide physiotherapy in the comfort of your own home in Caldicot, and will assess your current movement, goals and home environment before building a practical rehabilitation plan.
Your programme will include:
- Questions first: When the dizziness started, what sets it off, how long it lasts, and whether anything else has changed, such as your hearing.
- Simple tests: Checks of your eye movements, your balance and what happens when you move your head or lie down, to work out the likely cause.
- Treatment on the day: For BPPV this is often a repositioning manoeuvre on your own bed, which many people find helps straight away.
- Exercises that fit your day: A short set of eye, head and balance exercises to do at home, made gradually harder as you improve.
Your local physiotherapist
Rajan Kurian
Founder & Lead Physiotherapist, My Rehab at Home
- Registration: HCPC PH113871
- Serving: Caldicot and surrounding areas
- Works with Sophie, Fliss, Anna and Katie at My Rehab at Home
- Phone: 01594 203707
- Email: contact@myrehabathome.co.uk
About Caldicot
Caldicot is a town near the Severn estuary between Chepstow and Newport, with its own castle and country park. For more information about physiotherapy in Caldicot, visit the main Caldicot page.
Local FAQs for Caldicot
Is there a travel fee for Caldicot?
There may be a travel charge depending on how far the team has to come. They will confirm any extra cost during your free phone enquiry.
How long is a visit?
Visits are not rushed or timed to the minute. Most last 30 to 40 minutes, and the team stays longer when you need it. The first visit includes a full assessment, a talk about your goals, and a plan of exercises.
Do I need a GP referral?
No referral needed. You can book directly with My Rehab at Home for private physiotherapy.
Do you cover areas near Caldicot?
Yes, they cover Caldicot and the towns and villages around it across Gwent.
What is BPPV?
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Tiny crystals in the inner ear move into the wrong place, so certain head movements make the room spin for a few seconds. It is common, especially as we get older, and it is usually very treatable.
When should I get urgent help instead?
Call 999 if dizziness comes on suddenly with a drooping face, weakness in an arm or leg, slurred speech, double vision or a very bad headache. See your GP or call 111 quickly if you suddenly lose hearing in one ear. These need a doctor, not physiotherapy.