Vestibular Rehabilitation
Cabot Physiotherapy offers specialized care in Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy is a type of therapy used to treat problems of the inner ear associated with poor balance, vertigo and dizziness. The goal of treatment is to minimize dizziness, improve balance, and prevent falls by restoring normal function of the vestibular system.
Our therapists have completed specialized Vestibular Rehabilitation courses to help determine the cause of your vertigo/dizziness and how best to treat it. Your therapist will perform manual therapy and/or design an exercise program to promote the brain to adapt to and compensate for whatever is causing the vertigo.
Many vestibular conditions are improved with vestibular rehabilitation physiotherapy, these include:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Inner ear infections
Vestibular hypofunction
Post-traumatic vertigo (such as after a car accident)
Persistant dizziness and motion sensitivity
Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis
What to Expect During Your Assessment
Your physiotherapist will complete a comprehensive evaluation that may include:
A detailed review of your symptoms and medical history
Assessment of eye movements and visual tracking
Balance and walking assessments
Positional testing for vertigo
Evaluation of neck mobility and function
Functional testing related to your daily activities.
This assessment helps identify the underlying cause of your symptoms and guides the development of an individualized treatment plan.
Treatment may include:
Canalith repositioning maneuvers for BPPV
Gaze stabilization exercises
Balance and coordination training
Vestibular adaptation and habituation exercises
Walking and mobility retraining
Fall prevention strategies
Education on symptom management and recovery