Do you experience vertigo, nausea/vomiting, intolerance to head motion, motion sickness, unsteady gait, or postural instability? Physiotherapy can help address the cause and manage the symptoms of vestibular disorders.
Approach
1. Perform a comprehensive clinical examination to identify problems related to the vestibular disorder.
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2. Depending on the vestibular-related problem(s) identified. We use one or a combination of individualized exercises to address the specific problem(s):
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Habituation
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Gaze Stabilization
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Balance Training
Signs & Symptoms
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Dizziness*
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Imbalance
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Vertigo**
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Brain Fog
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Tinnitus
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Hearing Loss
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Depersonalization
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Vision Impairment
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Nausea
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Cognitive Changes
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Psychological Changes
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Motion Sickness
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Derealization
*a broad term that encompasses the overall sensation of feeling imbalance.
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**the perception or feeling that one's surroundings are in motion or spinning
Rehabilitation
Primarily, an exercise-based program will be designed to reduce vertigo and dizziness, reduce gaze instability, and/or reduce imbalance and fall risk, as well as address any secondary impairment that are a consequence of the vestibular disorder.
