VESTIBULAR REHAB

Vestibular disorders include over 25 conditions. They have varying symptoms which may include balance problems, nausea, dizziness and vertigo. These symptoms are a result of the vestibular system, located in the inner ear, parts of your central nervous system, or the balance between the two being affected. These symptoms can occur spontaneously, from trauma or from disease.

The most common vestibular disorder is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and causes short periods of vertigo, a sensation of the room or you spinning in the room. This sensation is induced by head movements. BPPV will affect 2.5% of people within the lifetime and becomes more common with age.

Vestibular rehabilitation includes treatment for the central nervous system and the inner ear. This includes a treatment plan specific for the individual with a combination of hands on treatment and exercises to improve balance and decrease dizziness. Our physiotherapists, Suzanne Calli and Erin Gibb have completed post-graduate courses in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation to address an individual’s symptoms and treatment plan.