If you struggle with balance issues, vertigo, and/or dizziness, A Plus Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre offers the best vestibular therapy in Ottawa. 

Vestibular treatment is a style of physiotherapy that is ideally suited for those who struggle with these issues. We utilize a hands-on approach to reduce symptoms through head maneuvers and progressive exercises.

Exercises will be provided to the patient and need to be performed at least 2-3 times/day. While some patients struggle to meet these expectations, in our experience, the patients who are best able to stick with a regimented exercise routine are more quickly able to alleviate their balance concerns. 

It’s important to note that symptoms of dizziness can stem from a multitude of other concerns that have nothing to do with the vestibular system (i.e. neurological conditions, anxiety, migraines, medications, etc.). Because of this, we will carefully evaluate your particular case to determine whether or not vestibular treatment will benefit you accurately. 

If vestibular treatment seems like a good fit for your concerns, we can begin working together to develop a plan that will work to alleviate your symptoms entirely. 

vertigo treatment faqs

What type of exercises will I learn during treatment?

The exercises we provide to clients will vary depending on your specific concerns and needs.

Rest assured, as one of the top physiotherapy clinics in Ottawa, we know what you need and will provide exercises specifically tailored to improving the vestibular system.

For example, we might have you practice habituation exercises where you undergo repeated exposure to particular movements or visual stimuli. The goal here is to “habituate’ your brian to movements like this. We also often work on gaze stabilization exercises and balance training.

What should I expect after treatment?

Results can be highly variable. For some patients, just a few visits can help reduce their symptoms significantly. For other patients, chronic vestibular issues might require monthly visits in order to get symptoms under control.

In our experience, if you see us once per week for 1-3 months, we can usually significantly decrease your dizziness and/or balance concerns.

Keep in mind that results are also very dependent on how dedicated the patient is to the at-home exercises. Patients who are diligent about the exercises often see quicker and more long-lasting results. 

When patients first start with vestibular treatments, they often notice that their symptoms initially get worse. This is entirely normal and is a good sign. It means that you’re stimulating your vestibular system through the exercises that we provided you.

As you continue to perform these exercises (ideally 2-3 times per day), you will find that symptoms begin reducing, and will oftentimes disappear entirely if you remain diligent with the exercises.

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