Vestibular Physiotherapy

Vestibular Physiotherapy

Vestibular Physiotherapy is an exercise-based program that can help improve your balance and reduce symptoms of inner ear issues. A licensed physiotherapist in Port Moody or Coquitlam can conduct vestibular physiotherapy to resolve symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, gaze instability, and the risk of falling due to imbalance.

If you’re experiencing dizziness, vertigo, or problems with your balance. In that case, you may be facing inner ear issues such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Vestibular Neuronitis, Labyrinthitis, Vestibular Migraine, or trauma. Vestibular physiotherapy can help to reduce the symptoms associated with these inner ear issues.

What is Vestibular Physiotherapy or Vestibular Rehabilitation Program?

Vestibular Physiotherapy is an exercise-based program that can help improve your balance and reduce symptoms of inner ear issues. A licensed physiotherapist in Port Moody or Coquitlam can conduct vestibular physiotherapy to resolve symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, gaze instability, and the risk of falling due to imbalance. 

Who Can Benefit from Vestibular Physiotherapy in Port Moody or Coquitlam?

Vestibular physiotherapy can be beneficial to anyone diagnosed with inner ear problems or any vestibular disorders such as:

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

• Vestibular migraine

• Vestibular neuronitis /labyrinthitis

• Ototoxicity

• Cervicogenic Dizziness

• Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction (UVH)

• Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)

• Recurrent Vestibulopathy

If you have not yet been diagnosed, look out for these common symptoms of vestibular conditions: 

• Dizziness even at rest

• Vertigo or a sense of spinning

• Neck pain, including stiffness or tightness

• Imbalance

• Headaches

• Frequent falls

Vestibular physiotherapy can also benefit the elderly who suffer from dizziness and those who have imbalance issues, stroke, trauma, head injury or unsteadiness from walking.

What are the benefits of Vestibular Physiotherapy?

Vestibular physiotherapy primarily aims to achieve the following: 

• To enhance gaze stability

• Improve posture stability

• Reduce vertigo or dizziness

• To improve activities of daily living

A physiotherapist in Port Moody or Coquitlam can conduct vestibular physiotherapy to help you reap various benefits, including:

• Improvement in your focus and concentration

• Standing or sitting stability improvement

• Improved stability of gaze

• Improved neck mobility

• Reduced neck pain /stiffness

• Decreased dizziness

• Decreased nausea

What To Expect During Your First Session of Vestibular Physiotherapy?

A licensed physiotherapist will conduct a thorough assessment to check your symptoms and medical history. The evaluation may involve checking the following:

• Standing Balance

• Leg Strength or flexibility

• Walking Stability

• Neck Mobility

• Arm and Neck Strength

• Positional testing, including your inner ear condition

• Visual Stability and Mobility

After your assessment, our physiotherapist will work with you to provide a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific condition and needs. 

At Inspine Therapy, our licensed physiotherapists in Coquitlam and Port Moody are trained to assess your condition and provide specialized treatment that alleviates your symptoms. Book an appointment with one of our physiotherapists at our Port Moody or Coquitlam location today!

Vestibular Physiotherapy in Coquitlam and Port Moody: Make An Appointment Today

Our skilled physiotherapists at Inspine Therapy will work with you to provide a tailored rehabilitation program to optimize your health and get you back to doing the activities you love after surgery. Book an appointment on our website with one of our physiotherapists at our Port Moody or Coquitlam location today!