Question 1

What is PPPD and can rehabilitation help me?

Accepted Answer

PPPD is non-spinning dizziness or unsteadiness lasting at least three months, often after a vestibular episode. Adapted, progressive vestibular rehabilitation is among the non-drug approaches used; gains are measured mainly on daily handicap (balance, activities, fear), not on a one-session “cure”.

Question 2

Do I need a prescription?

Accepted Answer

Yes, vestibular rehabilitation is carried out on medical prescription to be reimbursed, and the practice handles the administrative steps for you. The full process — prescription, reimbursement and steps — is explained on the The physiotherapy consultation page.

Question 3

How long does it take for vertigo to disappear?

Accepted Answer

That depends on the cause. A BPPV often resolves after one or a few manoeuvres. Neuritis or chronic instability requires a programme of a few weeks. The initial assessment makes it possible to estimate the pathway from the first consultation, without promising an identical timeframe for everyone.

Question 4

Are the manoeuvres and exercises unpleasant?

Accepted Answer

They may trigger brief, transient vertigo, the time to reposition the crystals or accustom the brain to movement. It is temporary and often a sign that we are acting in the right place. Everything is explained and carried out at your own pace, with breaks adapted to your tolerance.

Question 5

What is videonystagmography (VNG) for?

Accepted Answer

VNG films the micro-movements of the eyes to reveal an imbalance between the two inner ears, even in the dark. Painless, it guides the diagnosis and makes it possible to adapt rehabilitation precisely to your situation.

Question 6

Should I do exercises at home?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when the physiotherapist has shown and adapted them for you. Habituation, oculomotor and balance exercises at home complement the sessions and speed up compensation. They do not replace follow-up or the precautions specific to your situation.

Question 7

Is vestibular rehabilitation effective in older people?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A progressive programme of balance, gait and habituation clearly reduces instability and the risk of falling. Exercises are dosed according to fatigue, treatments and any other conditions, in coordination with the GP if necessary.

Question 8

How do I book an appointment?

Accepted Answer

You can book online or call the Bascharage practice on +352 26 65 28 42. If you are unsure about the urgency of your symptoms, call 112 rather than waiting for an appointment.