Comprehensive Vestibular Physiotherapy Rehab in Ottawa
Experience personalized care with Physiocare’s specialists, dedicated to restoring your balance and reducing dizziness.
Physiocare's Experience in Action
Understanding Vestibular Disorders and Rehab
Vestibular rehabilitation (VRT) is a targeted physiotherapy that addresses central and peripheral vestibular dysfunction by leveraging gaze stabilization, habituation, and balance retraining exercises. A recent Cochrane review supports its use in reducing dizziness, improving balance, and lowering fall risk. Multimodal VRT—including canalith repositioning for BPPV—demonstrates superior symptom relief compared to single-modality approaches.
How Personalized Vestibular Therapy Programs Work
Physiocare’s VRT begins with a comprehensive vestibular and gait assessment, BPPV diagnostics, and vestibulo-ocular function tests. Treatment includes Epley maneuvers, gaze stability drills, balance and gait exercises, and habituation strategies. In cases of bilateral vestibular loss, active head movement interventions increase visual stability by 60–75%. Early treatment also speeds recovery from concussion-induced dizziness in children.
Benefits of Vestibular Therapy
- Reduces dizziness, vertigo severity, and fall risk across vestibular disorders.
- Enhances gaze stabilization, improving visual clarity during head movements.
- Restores balance and gait, supported by functional assessments like DGI & TUG.
- Accelerates concussion recovery, especially in children and athletes.
- Improves quality of life, reducing anxiety, fall fear, and enhancing independence.
Conditions Treated within Vestibular Physiotherapy in Ottawa
Vestibular Rehab helps restore equilibrium and confidence by retraining balance and sensory integration after vestibular injury.
We treat BPPV, vestibular neuritis/labyrinthitis, Meniere’s disease, bilateral vestibular loss, vestibular migraines, concussion-related dizziness, cervicogenic imbalance, and central vestibular deficits like stroke-related imbalance.
Conditions We treat
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): A condition causing brief episodes of dizziness related to head position changes.
- Vestibular Neuritis and Labyrinthitis: Inflammatory disorders affecting the inner ear, leading to vertigo and balance issues.
- Meniere’s Disease: A disorder characterized by episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus.
- Post-Concussion Syndrome: Persistent dizziness and balance problems following a concussion.
How Physiocare Helps with Vestibular Rehab in Ottawa
At Physiocare Physiotherapy & Rehab Centre, our Vestibular Rehab in Ottawa is led by vestibular-certified therapists following Canadian Physiotherapy standards.
Session flow:
- Initial intake: balance history, VOR testing, gait and posture assessment.
- Diagnostic maneuvers: Dix–Hallpike and head-roll tests for BPPV evaluation.
- Canalith repositioning: Includes Epley or Lempert maneuvers where indicated.
- Customized rehabilitation: Gaze stability, habituation drills, and balance/gait retraining.
- Cervico-ocular integration: Head-neck mobility and proprioceptive control.
- Home exercise prescription: Progressive daily VRT with education.
- Ongoing reassessment: Functional metrics like DGI/TUG guide progression and fall prevention.
Regain balance, stabilize vision, and reclaim confidence—book your Vestibular Rehab in Ottawa today and stand steady again!
Frequently Asked Questions About Vestibular Rehabilitation
VRT is an exercise-based therapy designed to alleviate symptoms of vestibular disorders, such as dizziness and imbalance, by promoting central nervous system compensation.
Individuals experiencing dizziness, vertigo, balance issues, or those diagnosed with vestibular disorders like BPPV or Meniere’s disease may benefit from VRT.
The duration varies depending on the individual's condition and response to therapy, but many patients notice improvements within 6 to 8 weeks.
Some patients may experience temporary increases in dizziness or fatigue as they adjust to the exercises, but these symptoms typically decrease as therapy progresses.
Yes, VRT can be effective in managing vestibular migraines by improving balance and reducing dizziness through tailored exercises.
While referrals are not mandatory, it's advisable to consult with your healthcare provider to determine if VRT is appropriate for your condition.
Progress is assessed through regular evaluations of balance, gait, and symptom severity to ensure the therapy is effective and adjusted as needed.
Yes, patients are often provided with customized home exercise programs to complement in-clinic sessions and promote continuous improvement.
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