# Clearer answers for dizziness and balance problems. Specialist assessment for vertigo, dizziness and balance concerns, with consideration of both inner-ear and central influences. ## Understanding dizziness Dizziness may have many causes. The aim of assessment is to understand your symptoms, identify meaningful patterns and discuss a personalised pathway that may include testing, guidance, treatment or rehabilitation. ### Assessment can include - Clinical history and examination - Head Impulse Test - Dix–Hallpike positional assessment - Functional mobility and gait assessment - Oculomotor testing - Caloric testing - Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) - Videonystagmography (VNG) - Hearing assessment where appropriate - Tinnitus profiling ### Integrated ongoing support Care may include precise diagnostic insight, vestibular physiotherapy guidance, lifestyle-aligned therapy pathways, long-term rehabilitation strategies and structured follow-up. Complex cases can be managed using integrated care. > **Important:** New severe dizziness with chest pain, severe headache, weakness, speech difficulty or sudden neurological symptoms needs emergency assessment. --- **Vital Care Medical Centre** — Ash House, Ardkeen Shopping Centre, Dunmore Rd, Farranshoneen, Waterford, X91 PD8P, Ireland. Clinic hours: Wednesday 16:00-21:00. Book an appointment: https://vitalcare-medical.com/book-an-appointment/ Canonical page: https://entwaterford.online/vital-care-ent/vestibular.html