If you suffer from vertigo, we can help you feel better in just a few sessions.

Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialized form of physiotherapy that aims to alleviate symptoms caused by vestibular disorders. It is an individual exercise-based program intended to reduce vertigo and dizziness, gaze instability, and imbalance/falls.

The vestibular system, which includes the central system (the brain and brainstem) and the peripheral system (the inner ear and the pathways to the brainstem) has two main functions: it allows your eyes to stay focused when your head is moving, and it keeps you from falling over by sending signals to the muscles that control balance.

When the vestibular system is affected by disease or injury, the brain cannot get the correct information about balance and motion, resulting in a vestibular disorder. The most commonly diagnosed vestibular disorder is BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). Some common causes of vestibular disorders include:

• Head trauma, including concussion
• Ear infections, such as otitis media (middle ear infection), labyrinthitis, and neuritis
• Vestibular system degeneration, which occurs primarily in elderly populations

Signs and symptoms of vestibular disorders include one or more of the following:

• Vertigo (spinning in the environment)
• Dizziness
• Imbalance or disequilibrium
• Blurry or bouncy vision
• Nausea
• Hearing changes
• Problems with coordination, thinking, and memory

At Healing Haven Physiotherapy, a registered physiotherapist with specialized training in Vestibular Rehabilitation will perform an initial assessment and plan appropriate treatment. An individual exercise program will be created specifically for you.

If you have any signs or symptoms of a vestibular disorder, we can help you.