Support For Brain Injury And Neurological Conditions
Specialist Vestibular Rehabilitation Expertise
Restoring Balance, Confidence And Function
Restoring Balance. Rebuilding Confidence. Returning to Life.
At Smart Rehabilitation, we provide specialist vestibular rehabilitation for individuals experiencing dizziness, imbalance and visual disturbance. These symptoms can be disorientating and distressing, affecting mobility, confidence and everyday participation.
Our focus is clear: restoring stability, safety and self-assurance.
Recognising Vestibular Difficulties Early
Vestibular dysfunction can arise from inner ear conditions, neurological injury or disruption in how the brain processes movement and position.
Following an acquired brain injury, vestibular symptoms are common yet frequently under-recognised. They may be masked by fatigue, cognitive changes or anxiety and can go undiagnosed without targeted screening.
At Smart Rehabilitation, our clinical team incorporates a simple vestibular screen within broader assessments. Where concerns are identified, clients are referred internally to a physiotherapist qualified in vestibular assessment and treatment for specialist intervention. This structured pathway ensures that we identify and manage vestibular needs early and appropriately.
Specialist Expertise
Clinicians with advanced training and specialist expertise deliver vestibular rehabilitation at Smart Rehabilitation.
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Physiotherapists trained and qualified in detailed vestibular assessment and treatment, including comprehensive positional testing and evidence-informed therapeutic manoeuvres.
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Specialist neuro physiotherapists with extensive experience in brain injury and complex neurological presentations, ensuring clinically robust and safe management within multifactorial cases.
We recognise that vestibular dysfunction rarely presents in isolation. It impacts confidence, behaviour, anxiety levels and engagement in everyday life. Our approach is integrated and holistic, addressing physical impairment alongside functional and psychosocial factors.
Symptoms After Brain Injury
Vestibular dysfunction following acquired brain injury may present as:
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Persistent dizziness or vertigo
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Visual disturbance or difficulty focusing
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Sensitivity to head movement
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Imbalance and increased falls risk
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Nausea
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Fatigue in busy or visually stimulating environments
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Avoidance of activity due to fear of symptoms
Without targeted intervention, individuals may withdraw from environments, reduce activity levels and lose confidence. Early specialist rehabilitation can significantly improve recovery and functional participation.
Conditions We Support
We provide specialist vestibular rehabilitation for:
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Acquired brain injury
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Traumatic brain injury and concussion
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Stroke
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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
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Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis
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Persistent postural perceptual dizziness
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Neurological conditions affecting balance
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Post-surgical vestibular disturbance
Our Approach
Rehabilitation is personalised, evidence-informed and outcome-focused. Programmes may include:
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Comprehensive vestibular assessment
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Targeted positional treatment where indicated
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Gaze stabilisation and habituation exercises
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Balance retraining and functional mobility integration
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Falls prevention strategies
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Education and reassurance
Intervention is delivered in real-world environments, including homes, specialist rehabilitation gyms and community settings, ensuring improvements translate into daily life.
Where appropriate, we work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapy and Psychological Services to address physical, environmental and emotional factors together.
​Our Commitment
At Smart Rehabilitation, vestibular care is precise, structured and compassionate.
We listen carefully.
We assess thoroughly.
We build collaborative plans.
And we focus not only on reducing symptoms but also on restoring confidence, independence and participation in life. To discuss support or make a referral, please contact Smart Rehabilitation directly.
Referral Information for Case Managers and Professionals
If your client is experiencing persistent dizziness, imbalance or suspected vestibular dysfunction, early specialist intervention can prevent delayed recovery, reduced functional participation and avoidable secondary complications.
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Structured vestibular screening and comprehensive assessment
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Clear clinical reasoning and defensible treatment planning
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Goal-aligned, outcome-focused rehabilitation
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Delivery within real-world environments to optimise functional carryover
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Integrated MDT collaboration
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Timely professional communication and structured progress reporting
We are experienced in operating within medicolegal frameworks and can provide detailed, defensible clinical reports aligned to rehabilitation objectives, funding cycles and case management requirements. We welcome joint instruction and collaborative working to ensure clarity of scope, proportionality of intervention and measurable outcomes.
Referrals may be discussed prior to formal instruction to determine suitability and proposed rehabilitation pathways.
Get A Specialist Vestibular Rehabilitation Consultation
Smart Rehabilitation provides specialist vestibular rehabilitation to help individuals overcome dizziness, balance difficulties and visual disturbance.
