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Vestibular Therapy Kitchener-Waterloo
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Vestibular therapy is a specialized form of physiotherapy that is used to treat and improve vestibular disorders and symptoms. This includes: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), unilateral or bilateral vestibular hypofunction, imbalance, motion sensitivity, and vestibular neuritis. Treatment is done using manual head maneuver techniques and/or an extensive exercise program plan to balance and stabilize the symptoms and correct the issues.
Book an AppointmentUnderstanding the Vestibular System and Symptoms of a Vestibular Disorder
Balance, stability, spatial orientation, and motion are the types of actions supported by the vestibular system – a maze of interconnected chambers that start at the inner ear and carry signals to the midbrain and cerebellum. If you find yourself challenged by everyday activities like bending over, lying down, or even your morning commute, you may be suffering from a vestibular disorder.
Vestibular Therapy Treatment Techniques
Book an AppointmentWhen the vestibular system is damaged or otherwise not functioning correctly, it can present several types of physical symptoms, including:
- Vertigo (uncontrollable spinning sensation)
- General Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Difficulty with Balance (Imbalance or Frequent Falls)
- Problems with Vision (including blurred vision, difficulty focusing, and intolerance to screens)
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How Vestibular Therapy Can Help
Vestibular therapy can help retrain how your brain processes the signals it receives from the vestibular system, helping alleviate many symptoms of vestibular disorder. Vestibular therapy or rehabilitation is an exercise-based program performed under the guidance of specially trained physiotherapists. Depending on your condition and your physiotherapist’s evaluation, your session may include some or all of the following:
Results from a vestibular rehabilitation program can take days or weeks to be fully realized; it depends on the cause of the vestibular disorder. Some patients report an immediate improvement after only a few sessions, while others will need to continue their therapy for several weeks or months.
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Commonly Asked Questions & Answers
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Vestibular therapy is a specialized form of physiotherapy used to address benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular hypofunction, dizziness, imbalance, motion sensitivity, and vestibular neuritis.
Yes. Vestibular rehabilitation can help address certain causes of vertigo, including BPPV. Treatment may involve specific head-positioning manoeuvres and exercises designed to improve balance and vestibular function.
Treatment depends on your assessment and may include gaze stabilization exercises, habituation exercises, balance training, stretching, strengthening, and posture exercises.
Recovery time varies depending on the underlying vestibular condition and your response to treatment. Your physiotherapist can give you a clearer idea after your assessment and adjust the plan as you progress.
Yes. Vestibular physiotherapy can be used to address dizziness, balance difficulties, motion sensitivity, and other symptoms associated with vestibular disorders.
